FAA recruiting gamers for air traffic control roles
The Federal Aviation Administration is recruiting gamers for air traffic control roles due to a shortage of controllers. Gamers' skills, such as attention to detail and quick reflexes, are seen as valuable in this field.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is recruiting gamers to become air traffic controllers due to a shortage in the field. The FAA believes gamers' skills, such as high attention to detail and quick reflexes, are valuable in managing complex airspace. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's esports program is helping to facilitate this transition. Gamers are not replacing formal training, but their experience can provide a helpful foundation. For example, pilots who played flight simulation games as children have an easier time learning specific aircraft systems. While recruiting gamers won't solve the controller shortage entirely, it's a step towards addressing the issue.
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