A lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reignited concerns over the agency’s hiring practices, alleging that around 1,000 applicants were denied jobs due to race. The renewed legal battle comes in the wake of a catastrophic mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people, raising questions about whether the FAA’s staffing policies played a role in the tragedy.
For years, aviation unions have sounded the alarm on understaffing in control towers, warning that the FAA’s inability to fill crucial positions is jeopardizing air safety. Now, a class-action lawsuit originally filed last year is back in the spotlight, as critics investigate whether the FAA’s hiring policies contributed to the disaster.
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The lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, Andrew Brigida, claims the FAA has prioritized diversity quotas over merit-based hiring, replacing a rigorous skill-based system with a “biographical assessment” designed to increase minority recruitment. Brigida, who graduated from Arizona State University’s air traffic controller training program and aced his certification exam, argues he was unfairly excluded from consideration under this policy.
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