FOX on Games – Video Game News & Industry Analysis | FAA Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Control

The FAA wants YOU. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says gamers are the perfect fit for high-stakes Air Traffic Control roles.

​The Department of Transportation is officially targeting the gaming community to fill critical gaps in American airspace management. After receiving a staggering 12,000 applications in just 24 hours, the FAA had to cap the program early. We break down why skills like “split-second visualization” and “multi-tasking” are worth a $155,000 salary and how your time in virtual cockpits might lead to a career in the real ones.