Video gamers to become Air Traffic Controllers
To help address severe staffing shortages, the FAA is taking an unconventional approach by recruiting video gamers to become air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says more than 2,000 new trainees have already been hired. Randy Klatt with the Foundation for Aviation Safety weighs in.
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