Play video games? You, too, could become an air traffic controller.

TL;DR

The FAA has hired over 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers, achieving 94% of its hiring goal.
Video gaming skills like quick thinking and managing multiple information sources are transferable to air traffic control.
The FAA is addressing a shortage of air traffic controllers, a situation worsened by a previous government shutdown.
The median annual wage for air traffic controllers is $144,580, with pay varying by experience and location.
Aspiring controllers must be U.S. citizens, under 31, and pass rigorous pre-employment tests and aptitude exams.
Historically, fewer than 10% of applicants qualify for the FAA's air traffic controller training program.

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