The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just released a YouTube video targeted at gamers, asking them if they’re ready for a challenge and saying they’ve been training for it. This clip is part of the agency’s move to hire more personnel as the nation grapples with an air traffic controller shortage, with the FAA estimating that it would need to add 3,000 more fully certified controllers to its ranks. According to the New York Times, gamers are valued for their hand-eye coordination, decisiveness when facing complex situations, and the ability to focus on screens for hours on end — crucial traits built over hours of gaming, which, incidentally, are also useful in the high-stress environment of air traffic control (ATC).
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