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 (MGA) is partnering with the FAA to become an authorized Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) school, the first of its kind in Georgia.
This initiative is part of a broader FAA effort to address a national shortage of approximately 3,000 air traffic controllers by speeding up the training and hiring process for qualified candidates.
MGA's Enhanced AT-CTI program will provide curriculum and training technology equivalent to the FAA Academy, preparing graduates to report directly to an FAA facility after passing the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA).
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.
