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Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

5 hours ago
  • #air-traffic-control
  • #recruitment
  • #gaming
  • The FAA is launching an ad campaign targeting gamers to apply for air traffic controller jobs, emphasizing skills from gaming.
  • The campaign highlights a salary of $155,000 after three years and uses gaming imagery to appeal to young adults.
  • There is a significant shortage of air traffic controllers, with projections indicating growing vacancies in coming years.
  • The job requires quick decision-making under pressure and technical expertise to ensure aircraft safety.
  • Union officials support recruiting gamers but stress the need to maintain rigorous safety standards in the profession.