FAA recruits gamers for air traffic control

The campaign features flashy graphics and the promise of six-figure salaries to persuade enthusiasts to apply their skills to air safety.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted that the agency needs to adapt its recruitment strategies to reach a younger generation.

Exit interviews with departing controllers revealed that many share a hobby in gaming, which has many similarities to their professional work.

The FAA's annual hiring window opens on April 17, with thousands of positions currently unfilled across the country.