US EditionFAA Partners with College to Train Next Generation Air Traffic Controllers
- Nashua Community College will join the FAA's Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative to address the air traffic controller shortage in the U.S. as announced by New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.
- The FAA reports a shortfall of more than 3,000 air traffic controllers, affecting staffing at major airports and leading to reduced flight requirements to manage congestion and safety.
- More than 10,000 applications were submitted during the FAA's hiring campaign, resulting in 550 students training at the academy, the highest monthly total recorded, according to FAA records.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized that investing in new air traffic controllers is essential for maintaining national airspace safety and efficiency.
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FAA partners with college to train next generation air traffic controllers
(The Center Square) — To expand specialized training under the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration will be partnering with Nashua Community College.
Community College Joins FAA Air Traffic Controller Training Program
Nashua Community College has been selected as the newest participant in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI) program, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday. The agreement marks the first time a New Hampshire school has been authorized to offer the program, which mirrors the curriculum and technology used at the FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Academy in Oklahoma City. …
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