PA : FAA officials , industry representatives on a cross - country tour in Florida . If the shift from eight to nine hours is n't enough , `` then obviously we 'll take that into consideration , '' LaHood said . NEW : FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says mistakes ` ` will not be tolerated '' The FAA reported a seventh case of a controller asleep on the job this year . Controllers now must have a minimum of two days off between shifts .
PA : FAA officials , industry representatives on a cross - country tour in Florida . NEW : FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says mistakes ` ` will not be tolerated '' The FAA reported a seventh case of a controller asleep on the job this year . Controllers now must have a minimum of two days off between shifts .