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 through a new video campaign, to address a persistent and chronic staffing shortage.
Despite recent efforts to streamline hiring and meet some recruitment targets, the number of certified professional controllers remains significantly below the FAA's required staffing levels.
The air traffic control profession is highly demanding and stressful, often involving long hours and outdated equipment, with a high attrition rate during the initial training period despite the potential for lucrative salaries upon certification.
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.
