FAA Targets Video Gamers to Fill Thousands of Air Traffic Controller Vacancies
FAA Air Traffic Controller Recruitment·April 10 – April 10, 2026
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FAA Targets Video Gamers to Fill Thousands of Air Traffic Controller Vacancies
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new recruitment campaign that targets video gamers to fill air traffic controller positions. Officials aim to hire 9,000 new controllers by 2028 to address staffing shortages. The Trump administration is promoting these roles as critical safety careers that require the quick thinking found in gaming. The FAA announced that applications will open on April 17 for the next group of candidates. This initiative is part of an effort to modernize the workforce and improve aviation safety across the country.
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