""You've been training for this," the DoT tells prospective gamers in the video, suggesting the self-imposed high-stress (and admittedly low-stakes) world of online gaming is exactly what the next generation of air traffic controllers needs to succeed."
""It's not a game ... it's a career," the Department added, encouraging gamers to apply when the annual hiring window opens Friday, April 17, at midnight Eastern, with the FAA set to stop accepting applications after 8,000 submissions."
""To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said of the hiring push. "This campaign's innovative communication style and focus on gaming taps into a growing demographic of young adults who have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller.""
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing a shortage of air traffic controllers and is looking to recruit video gamers. The Department of Transportation released a recruitment video featuring popular games like Call of Duty and Fortnite, suggesting that the skills developed in gaming can translate to air traffic control. The campaign aims to attract a younger demographic, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasizing the need for innovative communication to reach potential applicants. The FAA will accept applications until 8,000 submissions are received, starting April 17.
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