FAA Recruits Gamers for ATC

The campaign specifically seeks applicants without college degrees, focusing instead on the cognitive abilities developed through competitive gaming.

FAA officials noted that exit interviews with retiring controllers often reveal gaming as a primary hobby, suggesting a natural overlap in skill sets.

The 'supercharged hiring' window opens on April 17 as the government looks to reverse a decade-long decline in the workforce.

While some critics question the move, the Pentagon has similarly found that dirt bikers and boaters often outperform traditional candidates in attack drone pilot training.