FAA Air Traffic Control System Modernization and Hiring Campaign
Sector: Airport • Location: Washington, DC, United States
Source: WPTZ
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is undertaking a multi-year plan to modernize the air traffic control system by eliminating outdated technology such as floppy disks, copper wiring, and paper flight strips. Concurrently, the FAA is launching a hiring campaign targeting video gamers to address the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. The campaign encourages applicants to "level up
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Airport, Forest Products and Packaging, Aerospace & Defense, Metal
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WPTZ
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Description | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is undertaking a multi-year plan to modernize the air traffic control system by eliminating outdated technology such as floppy disks, copper wiring, and paper flight strips. Concurrently, the FAA is launching a hiring campaign targeting video gamers to address the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. The campaign encourages applicants to "level up your career" and highlights the use of advanced air traffic technology. The FAA aims to hire thousands more controllers to be fully staffed, with applications opening on April 17, 2026. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | DC |
City | Washington |
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Source | WPTZ |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Forest Products and Packaging, Aerospace & Defense, Metal |
Article published date | 2026-04-14 |
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