NY A06945

Establishes an Air Traffic Controller Retention and Incentive Program administered by the NYS Department of Transportation to provide signing bonuses, retention bonuses, and relocation assistance to federally employed air traffic controllers at New York airports

Creates partnerships with SUNY and CUNY to develop specialized training and certification programs for aspiring air traffic controllers

Provides scholarships and grants for New York residents pursuing air traffic control careers, with a focus on underrepresented and underserved communities

Implements cost-of-living adjustments and wage supplements to ensure competitive compensation for air traffic controllers in the state

Establishes a dedicated Air Traffic Controller Retention and Incentive Fund in joint custody of the Commissioner of Transportation and the Comptroller to finance the program