Some of the incentives include a 30% salary increase for new hires, plus a $5,000 bonus for completing the academy. Duffy also said the agency plans to add extra resources for students in an effort to boost their exam pass rates.

The FAA is rolling out financial incentives for air traffic controllers to boost recruitment and retention efforts amid a workforce shortage.

Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy is hoping that bonuses for new recruits and controllers near retirement will speed efforts to reduce a 3,000-person shortfall.