FAA appealing to gamers to apply to be air traffic controllers
By Thomas
Published on April 15, 2026.
The US Department of Transportation has launched a campaign for gamers to apply for air traffic controllers, stating that video game skill is now an asset that can transfer over to air traffic control. The FAA has highlighted that skills such as reaction timing and communication in a high stress environment can be transferred to the position. The position requires a US citizen, younger than 31 years old, and can earn over $155,000 a year after three years. The role of air traffic controller is particularly appealing to gamers who have developed communication skills and knowledge of interacting with each other in a structured environment.
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