The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

"To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt. This campaign's innovative communication style and focus on gaming taps into a growing demographic of young adults who have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

"Join the BEST AND BRIGHTEST, the elite squad of 14,000 controllers protecting 2.9 million daily passengers."

The FAA is launching a recruitment campaign aimed at gamers to address a shortage of air traffic controllers. The hiring window opens on April 17, with an average salary of $155,000 after three years. The campaign aims to attract young adults who possess relevant skills. The FAA has faced a decline in air traffic controllers since the 2010s, worsened by the pandemic, despite increasing hiring efforts. The number of flights has risen, highlighting the need for more controllers.

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