Summary
The U.S. government is encouraging people who are good at video games to apply for air traffic control jobs. A new campaign by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is aimed at recruiting gamers to fill a shortage of air traffic controllers. The ad highlights a salary of $155,000 after three years and targets young adults ready for this critical role.
Key Facts
- The FAA has launched an ad campaign to encourage gamers to apply for air traffic control jobs.
- The campaign highlights a potential salary of $155,000 after three years in the job.
- The recruitment targets young adults with skills applicable to air traffic control.
- The campaign is similar to a previous effort called "level up" from 2021 during the Biden administration.
- The FAA is currently short of the number of controllers it requires, with a shortage projected to increase.
- The National Air Traffic Controllers Association supports the strategy of targeting gamers.
- Air traffic control is crucial for maintaining aircraft safety and avoiding collisions at airports.
- Recent incidents have underscored the need for effective air traffic control staffing.
