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Gaming Pros to Sky Controllers | Duluth News
The U.S. is hiring over 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers—yes, really. In a bold move to tackle a critical staffing shortage, the FAA is tapping into gaming expertise, seeing fast reflexes, spatial awareness, and multitasking skills honed in virtual environments as valuable assets. While skeptics roll their eyes, proponents highlight transferable abilities like strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination. Rigorous training will follow, ensuring safety and competence before these gamers step into the skies. It’s a wild, modern twist on workforce innovation—with real potential to…
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