The air traffic control industry faces a critical juncture due to a confluence of factors threatening its operational integrity. Aging controllers, escalating workloads, a declining experience base, and reduced time off have cultivated an environment ripe for catastrophic failure, as evidenced by research linking incidents to procedural deviations and mismanagement within the Federal Aviation Administration.

This book addresses critical issues within air traffic control, focusing on the interplay between human factors and operational management. It presents research findings that highlight systemic problems within the Federal Aviation Administration and their direct impact on safety. The work is likely to be of interest to professionals in aviation management, human factors research, and safety regulation.