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Offline r0bCDW

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« on: February 12, 2006, 08:59:29 PM »
Im unsure of how extactly to become a ATC, should i stay at my college now or transfer to Vaughn College in NY for ATC or just apply to the FAA? just not sure what the steps needed are?



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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2006, 09:35:02 PM »
The FAA's primary method for hiring is the AT-CTI (Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative) program.  Vaughn is a CTI approved school so if you're thinking of attending there or another CTI school, that would be your best bet.

CTI grads get priority hiring over other candidates.  The only other hiring method the FAA utilizes for civilians is in the form of a cattle call, where a certain Center or Region administers the ATSAT in a competitive setting.  Chances of getting hired in this fashion are very limited (less than 1%).

Check out these websites for more information:

http://www.atccti.com
http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers

Good luck!!

By the way, I just got hired through the CTI program myself and I'll be attending the FAA Academy in OKC in 3 weeks.

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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2006, 10:23:05 PM »
Congrats JD!

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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2006, 10:44:00 PM »
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Congrats JD!


Thanks...and don't worry Dave, as soon as I get to ZME I'll be sure to set up a feed.  :D

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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2006, 12:03:17 AM »
Jim, Jason told me a few days ago that you finally got your class date. Congrats, I know you've been waiting for some news for a while. But come on man, you gotta keep me in the loop  :lol:

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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2006, 06:34:42 AM »
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Jim, Jason told me a few days ago that you finally got your class date. Congrats, I know you've been waiting for some news for a while. But come on man, you gotta keep me in the loop  :lol:


My fault Ed.  :wink:

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« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2006, 11:00:27 AM »
Congratulations, JD!

Offline r0bCDW

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« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2006, 11:13:49 AM »
thx alot ok then school it is  :D hehe who knows JD maybe you and me will work the same tower one day  :wink:

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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2006, 09:35:00 AM »
davolijj... that's awesome news - Congratulations!  :D