The US government is trying to recruit video game players to solve the shortage of air traffic controllers. According to a report by Yahoo News on the 11th, the US Department of Transportation recently said that more than 2,000 video game players have entered the air traffic controller recruitment process. US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy posted on social media X on the 9th local time, “In April, we launched a new recruitment campaign to recruit video game players to become air traffic controllers, and comprehensively optimize the recruitment process to attract outstanding talents faster.” He mentioned that more than 2,000 of the “best and smartest” candidates are in the relevant process. At present, 94% of the recruitment target for this position has been achieved, while setting a record for the highest number of people recruited in a single year.

The US government is trying to recruit video game players to solve the shortage of air traffic controllers. According to a report by Yahoo News on the 11th, the US Department of Transportation recently said that more than 2,000 video game players have entered the air traffic controller recruitment process. US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy posted on social media X on the 9th local time, “In April, we launched a new recruitment campaign to recruit video game players to become air traffic controllers, and comprehensively optimize the recruitment process to attract outstanding talents faster.” He mentioned that more than 2,000 of the “best and smartest” candidates are in the relevant process. At present, 94% of the recruitment target for this position has been achieved, while setting a record for the highest number of people recruited in a single year.