The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

Screenshot from the video “Air Traffic Control Hiring: It’s Not a Game. It’s a Career.” by the Federal Aviation Administration via YouTube. Article by Jessica Conditt. Engadget – April 10, 2026.

Sick! The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in its most recent job advertisement for air traffic controllers. The administration’s annual hiring window opens at 12AM ET on April 17, and considering the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers, it’s calling this a period of “supercharged hiring.” Rad! The FAA’s YouTube video draws parallels between gaming and directing air traffic, and notes that the average salary for the role after three years is $155,000. Hella! […]

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Video: Air Traffic Control Hiring: It’s Not a Game. It’s a Career. – Federal Aviation Administration