US hires over 2k video gamers as air traffic controllers

The FAA has successfully hired more than 2,000 video gamers to train as air traffic controllers, meeting 94% of its recruitment goal, with another 2,000+ candidates in the pipeline. The Transportation Department targeted gamers because skills like quick thinking, focus, and managing multiple information sources translate directly to air traffic control work. Air traffic controllers earn a median annual wage of $144,580, with the profession facing significant staffing shortages that could lead to increased flight delays and cancellations.