FAA is now hiring people severe intellectual disabilities

Given the ever-growing list of aviation issues in recent years, one would think that the FAA, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Transportation, would place more emphasis on improving aircraft safety. Unfortunately, however, the agency is more focused on DEI programs. “Why should we worry about a Japanese domestic plane being forced to […]
FAA blasted for pushing to hire those with ‘severe intellectual’ disabilities and ‘psychiatric’ issues

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing intense backlash after announcing it will aggressively seek out workers with “severe intellectual” disabilities and “psychological” problems. The FAA website states, “Because diversity is so important, the FAA actively supports a variety of associations, programs, coalitions, and initiatives that support and include employees from diverse communities and backgrounds. We […]
FAA ‘diversity’ push to hire workers with ‘severe intellectual’ disabilities sparks concern, mockery

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DEI: FAA Calls For Recruiting Workers With Psychiatric Disorders, Vision Loss, Epilepsy, And More

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (R) will speak at a press conference alongside U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) OAN's Brooke Mallory12:38 PM – Monday, January 15, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hiring people with mental health concerns and other disabilities as part of its efforts to become more inclusive […]
FAA diversity program searches for ‘severe disabilities’

The Federal Aviation Administration has a “significant” diversity hiring program that includes hiring people with what it describes as “severe” disabilities, including mental and intellectual disabilities. “Because diversity is so important, the FAA actively supports and is committed to a variety of associations, programs, coalitions, and initiatives that support and include employees from diverse communities […]
FAA Recruiting Workers with Psychiatric Problems to Be More Diverse

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is working to hire people with mental illnesses and other issues to become more diverse and inclusive, Fox News reported. report Sunday. On the FAA's Diversity and Inclusion webpage, the FAA states: claimed“Diversity is essential to achieving the FAA's mission of ensuring safe and efficient travel domestically and internationally,” it […]
FAA launches probe of Boeing 737 MAX 9 after midair blowout

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it is opening a formal investigation into a Boeing 737 MAX 9 after an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a cabin panel was blown off in mid-air last week. The FAA grounded 171 Boeing jets with the same panels after they landed, […]
FAA Launches Probe Of Boeing 737 Max 9 After Midair Door Plug Blowout

This photo released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the door plug from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, taken Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, reserved for the exit door of a Boeing 737 Max 9. This is a panel used to block off areas that have been exposed. The jetliner exploded shortly after […]
Boeing asked FAA to exempt new model of its 737 Max jet from safety inspection

Boeing asked federal regulators to exempt its new 737 Max 7 model from safety standards, just weeks after the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that an Alaska Airlines flight had a blown-out window panel. As a result, the company ordered the early suspension of Max aircraft operations. Federal officials said last year that the company […]
FAA requiring inspections of all MAX 9s after Alaska Airlines incident

The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered the temporary evacuation of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after a panel exploded during an Alaska Airlines flight Friday night, causing an emergency landing. “The FAA will order the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operating on U.S. airlines or within U.S. territories.” Posted […]