A team from SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is visiting the Air Traffic Control Command Center to help overhaul the system in the wake of a recent air disaster.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) fired hundreds of probationary employees who maintain critical air traffic control infrastructure.
The move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate thousands of federal employees in pursuit of a massive tax cutting bill.
Critics have raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest due to Musk's status as a major government contractor.