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Gamers Take Flight as New Air Traffic Controllers | Duluth News
The FAA is turning to video game veterans to solve a critical staffing shortage—hiring over 2,000 gamers who’ve mastered fast-paced decision-making and spatial awareness. These skills, honed in virtual worlds, are now being tested in real-world air traffic control towers. It’s an unconventional but bold move aimed at boosting safety and efficiency as the aviation system struggles with long-term staffing gaps. The program’s early stages promise to reveal whether gaming expertise can truly translate to managing the skies—and if so, it could redefine how we recruit for high-stakes roles. Listen…
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