Note that after the DOGE cuts, there were Mass Resignations by Key Technical Staff members @ FAA...

Mass Departures of Leadership and Technical Staff

• Exodus of Career Leaders: Beyond the initial direct terminations, the FAA experienced an accelerated wave of resignations and retirements among high-ranking career officials and program managers. [1]
• Impacted Programs: Internal agency reports highlighted that the Air Traffic Organization—which oversees airspace safety—lost key vice presidents and deputy vice presidents across major technical operations, mission support, and safety training programs. Other high-level departures included the chief air traffic official, associate administrator for commercial space, and directors overseeing audit, civil rights, and finance. [1]
• Infrastructure and System Upgrades: The loss of experienced technical infrastructure specialists and program leads complicated ongoing efforts to modernize aging air traffic control hardware and communication networks.