‘We’re All Human.’ Air Traffic Controllers Are Missing Another Paycheck, and It’s Taking a Toll

As the government shutdown enters its second month and the nation's air traffic controllers are set to receive their second zero-dollar paycheck in a row, some find themselves stuck between a sense of duty to keep the skies safe and the economic realities of paying the bills and putting food on the table. Meanwhile, some say the economic stress controllers are facing may be threatening aviation safety.

"[My wife] has a part-time job .

As the government shutdown enters its second month and the nation's air traffic controllers are set to receive their second zero-dollar paycheck in a row, some find themselves stuck between a sense of duty to keep the skies safe and the economic realities of paying the bills and putting food on the table. Meanwhile, some say the economic stress controllers are facing may be threatening aviation safety. "[My wife] has a part-time job .