FAA Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Control

The campaign specifically targets young people without college degrees, offering six-figure salaries and specialized training.

The FAA is struggling to replace a declining workforce, with the number of controllers dropping by 6% over the last decade.

While some experts have questioned if 'gamers' are the definitive answer to a complex systemic issue, the agency insists it must adapt its hiring practices to find modern talent.

The annual hiring window is set to open on April 17 with the promise of 'supercharged' recruitment efforts.