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