Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Across the nation, the Federal Aviation Administration is looking to hire thousands of air traffic controllers, New Mexico included. Each airport control tower has staffing level standards they try to meet. For enroute flights to Albuquerque, the FAA targets having 219 control staff.To become a flight controller, you first have to complete training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. Then, you will be assigned to a tower or radar facility somewhere in the U.S., so you have to be willing to travel. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said, we are encouraging anyone interested in a new challenge and rewarding safety career to explore this opportunity.
