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Attention, gamers: The FAA wants YOU to be an air traffic controller

Attention, gamers: The FAA wants YOU to be an air traffic controller

TL;DRFAA recruits video gamers to become air traffic controllers amid staffing shortages.

Why it matters: Gaming skills may identify candidates suited for high-pressure, real-time decision-making roles critical to aviation safety.

GG noob, who cleared you to land? The Federal Aviation Administration continues to face an air traffic controller shortage, and it's hoping that a new demographic of potential applicants can fill the ranks: Video gamers. …

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