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FAA Calls for Gamers to Address 3000 Controller Job Shortage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a recruitment campaign targeting gamers to fill air traffic controller roles. The FAA reported being at least 3,000 controllers short, with double that number expected to exit by 2028. There are currently 14,663 active controllers, the highest number in six years, but staffing shortages persist. This initiative aims to attract a younger demographic with the necessary skills, as the FAA addresses a long-standing shortfall in workforce numbers.