Jonathan Stewart
Jonathan Stewart is a veteran air-traffic controller supervising the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, which manages the air traffic for Newark Liberty International Airport. Recently, he has made headlines by speaking out about the severe staffing shortages and technological failures that have led to dangerous working conditions for air traffic controllers, including incidents of losing radar and radio communication. Stewart's concerns reflect a broader crisis in the air traffic control system, where chronic understaffing and outdated technology have raised alarms about safety and efficiency, especially amid a series of flight delays and cancellations. He has advocated for more resources and better working conditions, emphasizing the importance of addressing human factors in air traffic management to ensure the safety of both controllers and passengers.
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Jonathan Stewart described working multiple positions per shift to give other air traffic controllers breaks and having to write callsigns in a notebook out of fear of losing radar and radios.
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