Thousands of Overworked Air Traffic Controllers Are Now Doing Their Job With No Paycheck in Sight

Air traffic controllers are overworked and traumatized. Now with a government shutdown, it’s about to get worse for the people who are in charge of making sure air travel is safe and efficient.

The government shutdown started on Wednesday and is continuing into Thursday, with the Senate out of session for Yom Kippur.

Thousands at the FAA are getting furloughed, but none will be air traffic controllers. Field training and hiring for more controllers won’t be interrupted as well, according to…