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The FAA Wants Gamers To Become Air Traffic Controllers – Here’s What The Job Pays
Amid a national shortage of air traffic controllers, the United States’ Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched a campaign targeting video gamers to ...

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Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says
The FAA’s next generation of air traffic controllers? It could be gamers
'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
Pilots Went Viral for Meowing on the Radio. The F.A.A. Was Not Amused.
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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Shocking ATC Moment At Reagan National Airport: Pilots Meow And Bark Mid Flight, Controller Orders Professional Conduct Viral

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.

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

The annual air traffic control hiring window opens on Friday, April 17. Here's what the FAA is looking for.