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Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: r0bCDW 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?
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: davolijj 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.
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: dave on February 12, 2006, 10:23:05 PM
Congrats JD!
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: davolijj on February 12, 2006, 10:44:00 PM
Quote from: dave
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
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: PHL Approach 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:
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: davolijj on February 13, 2006, 06:34:42 AM
Quote from: PHL_Approach
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:
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: digger on February 13, 2006, 11:00:27 AM
Congratulations, JD!
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: r0bCDW 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:
Title: Queston for real life ATCs
Post by: Tomato on February 14, 2006, 09:35:00 AM
davolijj... that's awesome news - Congratulations!  :D