FAA Seeking Gamers to Fill Air Traffic Control Ranks

FAA wants video game players to be the next generation of air traffic controllers

The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation are targeting a new generation of air traffic controllers: video gamers.On April 17, the FAA will start accepting applications to alleviate the ongoing shortage that the industry faces. The FAA has 11,000 controllers currently working, with 4,000 trainees in the pipeline, but needs thousands more to be fully staffed.To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we ne…

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.

FAA seeking gamers to fill air traffic control ranks

: GG noob, who cleared you to land?

The FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America’s air traffic controller crisis—and offering $155,000 to do it

With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.

FAA Hiring Surge Targets Controller Shortage, Urgency Builds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration will open its annual hiring window for air traffic controllers on April 17 as federal officials work to address ongoing staffing shortages and expand the workforce. What This Means for You FAA is hiring air traffic controllers starting April 17 No college degree required for applicants Hiring push aims to address staffing shortages nationwide The hiring window will open at midnight and rema…