"The FAA thinks that those 'active in gaming' may fit the bill: 'Feedback from controller exit interviews reinforces this, with several controllers pointing to gaming as an influence on their ability to think quickly, stay focused, and manage complexity.'"
"The role, which is about 3,000 controllers short and chronically understaffed, opens to the public only a few times a year. This campaign specifically targets young people without college degrees whose 'useful skills' include multitasking, spatial awareness, strategy, and problem-solving."
"Controllers can earn six figures annually within about three years on the job. Though securing higher paychecks often requires advancing quickly and getting based in high-cost-of-living cities."
The FAA is accepting applications for air traffic controller positions from April 17 to April 27, aiming to fill a shortage of about 3,000 controllers. The campaign targets young individuals without college degrees, emphasizing skills like multitasking and problem-solving, which are often found in gamers. Feedback from exit interviews suggests that gaming enhances quick thinking and focus. Controllers can earn six figures within three years, with starting salaries around $55,000. The FAA previously launched a similar campaign in 2021 to attract gamers to the role.
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