The Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative allows graduates to be placed directly in FAA facilities for controller training if they pass the Air Traffic Skills Assessment exam. [Courtesy: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University/Daryl LaBello]
Key Takeaways:
Middle Georgia State University (MGSU) is partnering with the FAA to establish Georgia's first Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program.
This initiative is part of a broader FAA effort to address a national shortage of approximately 3,000 air traffic controllers by accelerating training and hiring.
The Enhanced AT-CTI program allows students to complete specialized training at MGSU before proceeding directly to an FAA facility for on-the-job training, bypassing the traditional FAA Academy introductory course.
Middle Georgia State University will partner with the FAA to authorize the school for the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
According to a U.S. Department of Transportation news release, the agreement is part of efforts to grow the number of AT-CTI schools and allow more young Americans to be hired by air traffic control (ATC) facilities faster.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
