Gamers are one target of the FAA’s latest air traffic control (ATC) recruitment push. [Credit: FAA]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA has launched a new recruitment campaign specifically targeting gamers to address a chronic shortage of thousands of air traffic controllers, leveraging their cognitive, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Despite previous hiring efforts and hitting some recruitment goals, a significant shortfall of controllers persists, leading to demanding conditions and long hours for current staff.
The air traffic control role, while offering high potential earnings after extensive training, is highly stressful, has a notable failure rate during training, and is often complicated by antiquated technology.
That’s how the FAA—in a flashy new video posted Friday—is pitching to gamers to put their twitchy fingers to use in the control tower in its latest air traffic control (ATC) hiring push, as it looks to address a chronic shortage of thousands of personnel.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
