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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Michelle Del Rey

Musk urges retired air traffic controllers to come back as he continues to slash federal workforce

Elon Musk has urged retired air traffic controllers to return to work after the string of deadly aviation disasters that have plagued the U.S. this year.

“There is a shortage of top-notch air traffic controllers. If you have retired but are open to returning to work, please consider doing so,” Donald Trump’s DOGE boss wrote.

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