In 2023, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials scrapped the previous “best qualified” tier for candidates who scored 85% or above on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) exam in favor of a “well qualified” threshold for applicants who scored at least 80%.
Biden admin scrapped ‘best-qualified’ standard for air traffic controller academy, docs show
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August 13, 2025
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