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FAA looks to gamers as 'next generation of air traffic controllers'

The Federal Aviation Administration is looking for the "next generation of air traffic controllers," and gamers might be the ones to fill the role.

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The FAA is recruiting gamers to fix America’s air traffic controller crisis—and offering $155,000 to do it

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Want to be an air traffic controller? Window to apply is almost here

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'Meow Meow… Ruff!': US pilots make animal noises on air traffic frequency, FAA launches probe

Two pilots made animal noises over an air traffic control frequency near Washington National Airport, prompting a controller’s rebuke and a federal investigation.

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'Meows' and 'Barks' at 10,000 feet? Pilots went viral after an ATC clip captured them meowing on the radio—Is this harmless fun or a serious safety breach? FAA investigates

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Pilots Went Viral for Meowing on the Radio. The F.A.A. Was Not Amused.

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US pilots bark, meow while flying plane, get scolded by ATC official. Audio is viral

Dennis Tajer, a pilot and spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, told ABC News that the behaviour was inappropriate.

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Pilots told off for barking and meowing on radio on leaked audio

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Pilots caught meowing on hot mic at Reagan National Airport

The FAA is offering gamers $155,000 to help solve America's air traffic controller crisis — here’s why their skills are so desirable

With a 3,500-controller shortage and rising safety concerns, the government is looking at the gaming community to fill the gap.

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.

Southwest Airlines CEO slams Congress for treating air traffic controllers, TSA agents as‘political pawns’

We need to fund those agencies in a way that they have long-term certainty,” Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said at Semafor World Economy.

Air traffic controller shortage triggers delay at Nashville airport

The FAA issued a ground delay at the Nashville airport from 4-10 p.m. on April 16 because there aren't enough air traffic controllers on duty.