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Gaming Pros Take to the Skies | Duluth News
The FAA is turning to former video gamers—over 2,000 of them—to fill critical air traffic controller roles, betting their quick reflexes and multitasking skills from virtual worlds can translate to real-world aviation safety. This bold move aims to modernize the aging workforce as controllers near retirement, injecting fresh talent and perspectives into a high-stakes system. While skeptics question whether gamers can handle the pressure, early training results are promising, sparking a broader trend of recruiting from unexpected places to solve workforce gaps in vital industries. Listen in…
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