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Gaming Skills Power Air Traffic Hires | Mesa News
The Department of Transportation’s bold move to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers has smashed records—hiring over 2,000 in record time and hitting 94% of its goal faster than ever. With gamers’ proven skills in spatial awareness, multitasking, and quick problem-solving, the DOT tapped into a hidden talent pool that delivered a stunning 10,000+ applicants in just 24 hours—more than doubling their previous record. Secretary Sean Duffy called it “historic,” proving that thinking outside the box can revolutionize how we find critical talent—and that virtual worlds can train…
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