The FAA has launched a recruiting campaign targeting gamers to address a persistent air traffic controller shortage that has declined 6 percent over the past decade. The campaign features gaming content (Madden NFL, Fortnite, League of Legends) and emphasizes skills like quick thinking and complexity management. The initiative offers $155,000 average salary after three years with hiring opening April 17th.
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Now the FAA says gamers are the answer to its air traffic controller shortage
Facing a 6% controller decline, the FAA is betting gaming skills—quick thinking, complexity management—transfer to real air traffic control, launching a targeted $155K recruitment campaign April 17th.
Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline
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