US Hires Over 2,000 Video Gamers As Air Traffic Controllers

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By BeauHDAug 12, 2026, 11:00 am96 pts
The FAA says its push to recruit video gamers as air traffic controllers has helped it hire more than 2,000 trainees, reaching 94% of its hiring goal. Another 2,000-plus candidates are in the pipeline. CBS News reports: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said in a recent social media post that the…

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