Regulations and Government
PASS Applauds Reinstatement of 132 FAA Employees
Employees were laid off under DOGE's sweep of government agencies
FAA headquarters building

The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union is welcoming the reinstatement of 132 FAA employees who were terminated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on February 14. A federal judge in Maryland ruled the layoffs unlawful, ordering their return to duty on March 20 with full back pay.

PASS national president David Spero praised the decision, calling it a "win for public safety and a critical workforce dedicated to the FAA’s mission." He condemned the terminations as demoralizing and unjustified, stating, "These excellent civil servants, many of whom are veterans, can now return to duty and collect a well-deserved paycheck."