FAA courts gamers to become air traffic controllers — boasts $155k average annual salary after three years as the agency prepares for 8,000 applicants

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The FAA's latest YouTube video is encouraging gamers to apply to become an air traffic controller, telling them that they've been training for this challenge. The agency is tapping on the younger demographic to help expand its numbers as the ATC shortage is hampering safety and airport operations.