Trump officials want to recruit gamers without college degrees to be air traffic controllers

5 sources|Diversity: 86%|Apr 10, 7:35 PM

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CBS NewsBApr 10, 4:50 PM

U.S. faces an air traffic controller shortage. It's turning to gamers for help.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."

Business InsiderBApr 10, 6:59 PM

Trump officials want to recruit gamers without college degrees to be air traffic controllers

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to speed up hiring and training for new air traffic controllers, as the industry faces a chronic shortage. Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump Administratio

The Daily BeastCApr 10, 2:33 PM

Trump Goon Makes Alarming New Pitch to Solve Air Traffic Control Mess

President Donald Trump’s chief transport lackey is going after gamers to overcome his shortage of air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has launched an unusual advertising camp

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BBC NewsAApr 10, 7:35 PM

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.

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Just the NewsCApr 10, 12:00 AM

FAA launches campaign to attract air traffic controllers that targets gamers

The campaign is hoping to target young adults who demonstrate high cognitive functions, multitasking ability, spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.

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