The FAA used Fortnite ads to recruit air traffic controllers, and just had its best hiring year yet
Tech Culture Gaming advertising fortnite The FAA used Fortnite ads to recruit air traffic controllers, and just had its best hiring year yet Officials say gaming develops many of the skills needed to manage crowded skies By Rob Thubron August 11, 2026, 11:37 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Connecting the dots: Do you spend a lot of time playing games such as Fortnite?
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| Publication time | Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:37 -0500 |
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Tech Culture Gaming advertising fortnite The FAA used Fortnite ads to recruit air traffic controllers, and just had its best hiring year yet Officials say gaming develops many of the skills needed to manage crowded skies By Rob Thubron August 11, 2026, 11:37 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Connecting the dots: Do you spend a lot of time playing games such as Fortnite? Have you ever considered a career as an air traffic controller? Those two things could align: A US government recruitment campaign targeting gamers as potential air traffic controllers has brought in more than 2,000 candidates, the most hired in a single year, and another 2,000-plus applicants are moving through the pipeline.
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