The Transportation Department is recruiting gamers to solve its air traffic controller shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the strategy has helped the agency reach 94% of its hiring goal.

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For more than a decade there has been a shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S., which has resulted in flight delays and increased risks for air travelers. And the Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to video game enthusiasts to help fill those gaps.

The DOT first launched a program in 2025 to recruit gamers. Now Transportation........

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