WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration has said no one at the Federal Aviation Administration with a “critical safety” position has been fired as it cuts the federal workforce, but some FAA jobs that were eliminated had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations, according to their union and former employees. About 400 […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently cut 400 jobs, with a union asserting that some of these positions were crucial for air safety. The affected roles included aviation safety assistants, maintenance mechanics, and nautical information specialists. These workers were responsible for supporting aircraft safety inspections, maintaining air traffic control facilities, and updating digital maps used by pilots. The FAA and Department of Transportation have stated that no critical safety personnel were laid off, with the cuts affecting probationary employees. However, the union expressed concerns that the loss of these support staff could lead to long-term safety issues, as their absence might delay inspections, maintenance, and updates essential for air safety.
