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Feds Hire Gamers to Control Skies | Salt Lake City News
The feds are revolutionizing air traffic control recruitment by hiring over 2,000 new controllers—mostly found through video games. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called it a “game changer,” praising the strategy’s success in hitting 94% of their hiring goal, the highest in history. They’re targeting gamers for their quick thinking, focus, and multitasking skills—traits they believe translate to cockpit command. While candidates still face rigorous training and vetting, this bold move aims to replace aging controllers and modernize aviation safety. It’s a fresh, unconventional approach…
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