The best configuration for the additional runways and taxiways. Procedural, technological and other changes that could maximize efficiency and capacity of existing and planned runway infrastructure. 3. Workforce -- The current and future aviation system depends as much on the human factors as the technological ones. Throughout the aviation industry, employers are finding it difficult to attract and retain qualified employees, from pilots and flight attendants to air traffic controllers and engineers. The taskforce should explore ways to: Attract qualified employees to the aviation professions. Retain experienced employees. Provide career development opportunities for the existing workforce. Meaningfully utilize the expertise within the workforce in research and development projects and beyond. Build trust between management and labor. Build and maintain a safety culture. Ensure that new technologies and procedures are developed with attention paid to human factors implications. New technology must support the work of aviation safety professionals. 4. Training -- Because NextGen promises to bring significant changes both to the cockpit and to the control room, training must be an integral part of any NextGen Plan. The Taskforce must address: How to develop comprehensive NextGen training for both controllers and pilots (i.e. training on new procedures, equipment/displays, roles for controllers and pilots, separation standards, and blunder training). How to coordinate training between controllers and pilots so that each group has confidence in the others training and abilities. How to compensate for the current training burden on the air traffic control system due to the high percentage of new hires in