The dawn of a new era is underway at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology , and U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tom Suozzi are encouraging their constituents and all New Yorkers to sign up for the new expanded air traffic controller training program at the East Elmhurst campus.

In April, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light for Vaughn to begin training students for air traffic control positions, addressing an ongoing national staffing shortage that has been linked to recent high-profile aviation incidents. The program is the first of its kind in the Northeast—creating a direct pathway for local students to enter one of the most critical roles in aviation.

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AOC, Suozzi celebrate new expanded air traffic controller

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