Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: 'If they f up, people die' The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to hire 2,000 gamers as air traffic controllers has sparked a heated debate about the wisdom of this move.
On the surface, it seems like a novel approach to addressing the national shortage of air traffic controllers.
However, upon closer examination, it reveals a disturbing trend that blurs the lines between gaming and reality. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's enthusiasm for the hiring spree is palpable.