[neko_ranger]

Would increasing the age limit of 31 for new air traffic controllers fix anything?

[Dusseldorf]

I can't imagine you're getting a huge inflow of people in their 30s or above itching to spend years training for a job where you won't get paid for months at a time at the whims of fighting politicians.

[pinkmuffinere]

Wow, didn’t realize there’s an age limit for new controllers! That does seem silly

[TylerE]

No it doesn’t. They require years of specialized training paid for on the governments dime, and have a mandatory retirement at age 56. Much older than 31 and it simply does not justify the expense of training.