Watch video content at TMZ.comAir Force One's Air Traffic Controller Marcus Brice assists in taking off and landing almost every day. He says this because he has spent hours playing videogames.The FAA is looking for the next generation in air traffic controllers like Marcus. They're targeting gamers specifically because... skills that are honed through video games are being used at airports.Marcus was a guest on "TMZLive" Friday. He shared his story and brought a smile to our faces. The FAA's "Level Up” hiring campaign seeks to hire 4,300 more air traffic controllers in the next five years. There is a lot of recruitment going to gamers, women, and minorities.It's quite cool... Marcus explained how his video gaming skills helped him to become an air traffic controller at Joint Base Andrews. He says that air traffic control is similar to certain games, even though the stakes are higher.Marcus also received a bonus that Marcus couldn't brag about. The FAA stated that the median annual salary for air traffic controllers was just over $138,000.
