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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 6 MIN

UNC Greensboro Director of eSports John Borchert discusses the FAA targeting gamers to fill air traffic controller shortage

from WPTF Afternoon News

Your next flight could be impacted by an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration is now looking for video gamers to help fill the gap. In its latest recruitment campaign, the FAA is looking to attract gamers to join the control tower. John Borchert, UNC Greensboro Director of eSports, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how eSports is creating a new group of air traffic controllers.

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