# FOX on Games - Video Game News & Industry Analysis | FAA Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Control

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Podcast: [FOX on Tech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fox-on-tech-1536086)
Published: 2026-04-26T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The FAA wants YOU. ✈️ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says gamers are the perfect fit for high-stakes Air Traffic Control roles. ​The Department of Transportation is officially targeting the gaming community to fill critical gaps in American airspace management. After receiving a staggering 12,000 applications in just 24 hours, the FAA had to cap the program early. We break down why skills like "split-second visualization" and "multi-tasking" are worth a $155,000 salary and how your time in virtual cockpits might lead to a career in the real ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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