> Are air traffic controllers even normally from the area where they work? Don't they get assigned? They are highly specialized on local facilities, weather, t

> Are air traffic controllers even normally from the area where they work? Don't they get assigned? They are highly specialized on local facilities, weather, traffic flows, etc. The New York Metro area is one, if not the, most complicated airspace’s to control in the world. 4 major international airports (and tons of smaller airports/heliports) surrounding dense major cities with complicated weather, noise abatement procedures, and high congestion. There are dozens of air traffic controllers of all different seats (supervisors, arrivals, ground, towers, helicopters) in the region. It’s a lot of coordinate. This video gives a nice 3 minute overview: https://www.faa.gov/tv/?mediaId=1042 https://www.faa.gov/tv/?mediaId=1042