FAA looks to gamers as 'next generation of air traffic controllers'

The annual air traffic control hiring window opens on Friday, April 17. Here's what the FAA is looking for.

U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller." ...
The New York Times

To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, F.A.A. Turns to Gamers

Avid players of video games have emerged as a target demographic for recruiters at a range of federal agencies, including the military and the Department of Homeland Security. By Karoun Demirjian ...
WTAE-TV

FAA recruiting gamers for air traffic controller positions

OAKLAND TONIGHT AFTER SPEAKING WITH PITT STUDENTS ABOUT THIS EFFORT. OFFICIALS WITH THE FAA SAY THEY ARE LOOKING TO GAMERS TO BECOME AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS, AND THEY SAY THAT’S BASED ON FEEDBACK THEY ...