From E-Sports to air traffic control: Why the FAA’s gamer push resonates at UNCG

The FAA's targeted recruitment of gamers as air traffic controllers highlights gaming skills' real-world applicability, ...
The New York Times

To Fill Air Traffic Controller Shortage, F.A.A. Turns to Gamers

Avid players of video games have emerged as a target demographic for recruiters at a range of federal agencies, including the military and the Department of Homeland Security. By Karoun Demirjian ...
Reuters

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive focusing on ‌individuals ...