The FAA wants video gamers to be the next generation of air traffic controllers
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly seeking to recruit video gamers to become air traffic controllers. This effort appears to be part of a new recruitment campaign aimed at addressing a shortage of air traffic controllers. The jobs are said to offer six-figure salaries, with some outlets reporting pay of over $100,000.
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