New Career? Government Targets Gamers in Air Traffic Controller Recruitment Drive
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The Federal Aviation Administration is recruiting gamers for air traffic control positions, offering a $100,000-plus career with a three-year training program. The program, which opens for applications on April 17, aims to fill vacancies and targets individuals under 31 years old with no college degree required.
The Federal Aviation Administration is looking for gamers to become air traffic controllers. A new recruitment campaign features clips from popular games like Fortnite and League of Legends. The FAA has found that gaming skills can translate to air traffic control, with abilities to think quickly and manage complexity. Applications open on April 17, with 8,000 spots available. Applicants must be under 31 years old and will undergo training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. They will be paid $22.61 per hour during training, with health and housing benefits provided. The FAA has struggled to recruit air traffic controllers in recent years, with numbers down 6% over the past decade.
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