Gamers are one target of the FAA’s latest air traffic control (ATC) recruitment push. [Credit: FAA]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA is actively recruiting air traffic controllers, specifically targeting gamers with a new campaign, to address a chronic and persistent staffing shortage.
Despite various recruitment efforts and incentives, the FAA still falls thousands short of its target number of controllers, leading to demanding conditions for existing staff.
While the ATC profession offers attractive compensation, it is a highly stressful job with a high training failure rate, and the agency is simultaneously working to upgrade antiquated air traffic control 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.
