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FAA hires 2,000+ gamers to be air traffic controllers
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Joey Rather , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Federal Aviation Administration has brought on over 2,000 individuals with gaming experience to work as air traffic controllers, indicating a substantial investment in this initiative.
In El Paso , a unique opportunity is emerging for gamers. S. Department of Transportation has launched a campaign highlighting the potential for gaming skills to be applied in air traffic control.
Further information is available from the source, but it is known that a significant number of gamers have been hired for this purpose. The Federal Aviation Administration has brought on over 2,000 individuals with gaming experience to work as air traffic controllers, indicating a substantial investment in this initiative.
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Category: parks Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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