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The FAA Wants Gamers to Apply for Air Traffic Control Jobs
The FAA says gaming skills can help fill a shortage of about 11,000 certified controllers as it opens hiring to young adults.
- On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a recruitment effort targeting gamers to join the air traffic control workforce, arguing gaming skills like multitasking and rapid decision-making align with controller demands.
- The hiring push addresses a long-standing workforce shortage; the United States has roughly 11,000 fully certified controllers, down about 6% over the last decade due to retirements and pandemic-era disruptions.
- Candidates do not need a traditional college degree but must pass aptitude tests and security clearances. The hiring website promises "high score rewards," including paid training and average yearly earnings exceeding $155,000+ after three years.
- Applications open on April 17 for the new training pipeline, with the hiring window closing once the Federal Aviation Administration receives 8,000 submissions. Selected candidates will then begin training at the FAA Academy.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated the agency must adapt to reach the next generation, while FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized "we need the best people, the best training, and the best tools because we expect the best results.
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