""To reach the next generation of air traffic controllers, we need to adapt. 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.""
""According to The New York Times, the government already noted a high correlation between air traffic academy graduates and video game players. A 2024 internal poll conducted by the FAA reportedly claims that only two out of the 250 graduates weren't gamers.""
""Although there are over 11,000 air traffic controllers currently employed in the US, there is still a severe lack of qualified applicants for the approximately 14,663 total positions it would take for full staffing to be achieved.""
The FAA is targeting video game players for air traffic controller positions through a new ad campaign. This initiative aims to attract young adults with gaming skills, as many air traffic academy graduates are gamers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for innovative outreach to connect with this demographic. Currently, there are over 11,000 air traffic controllers in the US, but a significant shortfall exists, with only 8,000 applicants to be accepted when hiring opens on April 17.
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