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FAA Hires Ex-Gamers as Air Traffic Controllers | Duluth News
The FAA is turning to pro gamers to fill air traffic controller roles—hiring over 2,000 former players who’ve honed razor-sharp reflexes and strategic thinking in virtual worlds. With a growing shortage of experienced controllers, this bold move taps into gaming skills like rapid decision-making and spatial awareness that translate surprisingly well to managing the skies. While skeptics question the legitimacy of gaming as training, supporters see it as a smart, modern solution to a critical staffing gap. The FAA’s now focused on rigorous, safety-first training to ensure these new recruits…
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