In a bid to tackle the critical shortage of air traffic controllers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has unveiled a comprehensive new package designed to boost workforce recruitment and retention. Key initiatives include significant pay increases, streamlined hiring processes, and considerable bonuses for new hires, with offers reaching up to $10,000. The plan aims to fill over 3,000 vacancies and ensure that air traffic control staffing levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the aviation industry. A notable collaboration with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University aims to fast-track students into air traffic control positions as part of an innovative solution to the ongoing crisis. This initiative provides graduates with direct employment opportunities upon completion of their training, signaling a significant step forward in enhancing U.S. air traffic management.