Eligibility Requirements

AT-CTI Graduate candidates hired through this program by-pass the Air Traffic Basics Course.

• AT-CTI Eligibility: Candidates are eligible to be hired through the AT-CTI program for three years after their graduation date subject to the following:
       a. Graduate from an FAA approved AT-CTI program
       b. Receive an official school recommendation
       c. Be a United States citizen
       d. In most cases, not have reached age 31
       e. Pass a medical examination
       f. Pass a security investigation
       g. Achieve a score of at least 70 on the FAA pre-employment test
       h. Speak English clearly enough for others to understand you on communications equipment
       i. Complete an interview
• Extending AT-CTI Eligibility: Candidates who have passed the eligibility period may apply to have their eligibility extended in accordance with HROI: Eligibility Period for Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Graduates. 

  Note: Go to the following website for detailed information: ATC Eligibility

  Establishing Eligibility for Previous AT-CTI Graduates: Students who graduated from an AT-CTI school with a qualifying aviation degree, including the AT-CTI required courses, and did not establish eligibility for employment consideration under the AT-CTI program may elect to do so under the following guidelines:

  1. The candidate is within two years of their graduation date.
  2. a.) (AT-CTI graduates, who enter active military duty after graduation will be given the opportunity to be considered under the AT-CTI program once they are released from active duty, provided they continue to meet all other eligibility requirements. Eligibility must be established within one year of being released from active duty.)
  3. b.) The candidate must meet the basic Qualifications Requirements for AT-CTI Graduates.
  4. c.) The candidate must be identified to the FAA as an AT-CTI student by an authorized school official.
  5. d.) The candidate will take the AT-Sat test battery.
  6. e.) The AT-CTI Inventory will indicate the graduation date on the school transcript. (Note: Employment eligibility will be reduced depending upon the length of time between graduation and when the candidate establishes eligibility.)
  7. f.) Candidates may apply for an eligibility extension in accordance with extending AT-CTI Eligibility above.
•    II.   Reapplying to the AT-CTI Program: Candidates previously hired through the AT-CTI Program cannot reapply through this hiring source.

  Note: Go to the following website for detailed information: AT-CTI Standard Operating Procedures

  AT-SAT TESTING

  AT-SAT testing is conducted in accordance with EMP-1.7 (Series 2152): Testing Policy for Filling Entry Level Air Traffic Control Specialist Positions in Terminal and En route Options. AMH-300 is responsible for coordinating AT-SAT testing for AT-CTI students.

  Note: GO to the following websites for detailed information: Pathway To Become an FAA Controller

  ELIGIBILITY PERIOD

  The extension of a candidate’s eligibility is in accordance with HROI Eligibility Period for Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) Graduates.

  STUDENT ACCESS TO AT-CTI PROGRAM AND HIRING INFORMATION

  Information about the AT-CTI program will be maintained on the website below. We encourage the participating schools to persuade their students to frequently browse the websites.

  REMOVAL FROM THE A-CTI INVENTORY

  There are several ways a candidate will be removed from the AT-CTI Inventory including:

  • The FAA approved AT-CTI school official does not recommend the candidate.
  • The candidate does not achieve a passing score on the Air Traffic Selection and Training (AT-SAT) test battery after two consecutive attempts.
  • The candidate was not selected within three years of graduation and did not request or receive approval for an extension of eligibility.
  • The candidate reaches age 31.
  • The candidate fails to meet the basic qualification requirements for AT-CTI graduates.