People Point Out One Flaw in Sec Duffy’s Plan To Recruit Gamers to ATC
Summary
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had over 8,000 applications to become air traffic controllers in just 13 hours, many from video gamers. However, experts and social media users warn that becoming a certified air traffic controller is a long and difficult process that can take years, and most applicants do not complete it.Key Facts
- Secretary Duffy claimed the FAA’s effort to recruit gamers as air traffic controllers is very successful.
- Over 8,000 people applied for air traffic controller jobs in 13 hours; about 7,250 moved forward in the process.
- The FAA is facing a shortage of air traffic controllers in the United States.
- A government report showed the number of controllers dropped by 6% in the past decade while flights increased by 10%.
- Becoming a certified air traffic controller takes passing tests, security checks, medical exams, and 4–6 months of training plus on-the-job experience.
- Only about 2% of applicants complete all training and get certified.
- Many people on social media question whether the high number of applications means many new controllers will actually be hired quickly.
- The FAA and government say hiring controllers takes time due to the job's difficulty and safety importance.
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