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Air traffic controllers are so overworked, the FAA created a shortcut for new college grads
This Wednesday, the FAA announced it was starting a pilot program that allows students of two schools to bypass requirements to receive extra training at the FAA Air Traffic Controller Academy, and instead jumpstart their career right after graduation.
Certain college grads can now be air traffic controllers immediately
The Federal Aviation Administration says that graduates of two college air traffic control programs can now bypass the agency’s backlogged training academy.
Amid hiring surge, FAA taps outside schools to boost air traffic controller training
The agency is looking to reduce bottlenecks as it attempts to reverse a longstanding slide in air traffic controller staffing.
FAA signs agreements with two colleges for air traffic controller programs
The Federal Aviation Administration has signed agreements with two schools to become the first part of the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
FAA announces college air traffic alternatives to its own training academy
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday it will be allowing two Oklahoma schools to move forward with programs that would allow new air traffic controllers to skip the agency’s training academy.
For first time, 2 Oklahoma schools to help FAA train more air traffic controllers
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will begin taking new applications for flight controllers Oct. 11 as it works to reverse a decades-long decline in its workforce.
FAA To Allow ATC Graduates From 2 Colleges To Bypass Training
Upon successful completion of the program at these two schools, graduates will go straight to an FAA facility for training without having to go to the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. However, they are still required to pass the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) exam and meet medical and security requirements.
FAA Exceeds Air-Traffic Control Hiring Goals But Shortage Persists
The FAA hired more air traffic controllers that expected for the 2024 fiscal year. But the agency is still dealing with a shortage.
FAA eases path to high-paying air traffic control jobs amid shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is offering a new shortcut for graduates of certain college programs to enter the air traffic control field.
FAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets
FAA exceeds hiring targets for the number of air traffic controllers hired in 2024, marking significant progress in reversing a decades-long decline in staffing
FAA Intensifies Hiring In 2024 To Combat Controller Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it has exceeded its hiring target for new Air Traffic Controllers in ...
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FAA chief 'concerned' about hiring enough air traffic controllers. Here are 9 things to know before applying to the stressful but high-paying job.
Business Insider spoke with FAA controller Cedrick Earley to discuss what it is like to work the job. Here are nine things you should know before applying to become an air traffic controller ...