FAA Launches Social Media Campaign to Recruit Video Gamers for Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Controller Recruitment Initiative·April 10 – April 10, 2026
20 days ago
FAA Launches Social Media Campaign to Recruit Video Gamers for Air Traffic Control
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using social media to find new air traffic controllers. A new post asks gamers if they are ready for the challenge of the job. This push is part of a larger plan by the Department of Transportation to fill a gap of 11,000 workers across the country. The initiative highlights a starting salary of $155,000 to attract young talent. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the program to find people with the fast reflexes and spatial awareness often found in gaming.
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20 days ago
FAA Recruits Video Gamers to Address National Air Traffic Controller Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy are starting a new plan to recruit video gamers for air traffic control jobs. The agency needs to hire about 11,000 new workers to fix a major staffing shortage. Officials say that gamers have the right skills for this work, including fast reactions and the ability to stay calm under pressure. The FAA is offering a salary of $155,000 to bring in more applicants. This recruitment push is part of a larger effort to improve flight safety and keep the nation's airports running smoothly.
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The FAA wants gamers to apply for air traffic control jobs
FAA wants video gamers to become next air traffic controllers
The U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.
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