The Federal Aviation Administration has hired over 2,000 individuals to train as air traffic controllers. This hiring effort follows a campaign targeting gamers for these roles. In April, the campaign drew 12,350 applications for air traffic controller positions.

The FAA has been working to expand its hiring efforts and modernize the National Airspace System. Further details on the FAA's hiring campaign and air traffic controller workforce plan are available from the source. The agency's efforts aim to improve the nation's air traffic control system, but specific details on how this will impact local air traffic in Waco are not provided.