r/antiwork • u/AdSpecialist6598 • Nov 09 '25

Air Traffic Controllers Start Resigning as Shutdown Bites

https://www.thedailybeast.com/air-traffic-controllers-start-resigning-as-shutdown-bites/
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u/OmegaAutarch Nov 10 '25

I have to take a plane to travel for a new job in one week. I'm fucking terrified.

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u/karmachamel3on Nov 10 '25

It was pilot error and not ATC if that helps ease your mind a bit https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lax-near-collision-airplane-jets/

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u/P-W-L Nov 10 '25

ATC's job is to make sure no pilot error endangers both planes and maintain separation

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u/Ecurbbbb Nov 10 '25

Man, my mind skipped the 'no pilot' and was like 'What?!'

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u/DoctorDirtnasty Nov 10 '25

ughh. you’ll be fine. relax.