ACTI Advocates On Behalf Of CTI Institutions, Students, and Veterans
We are fighting to reverse the abrupt and drastic changes to the hiring process for our nations' Air Traffic Controllers
Welcome to the Association of Collegiate Training Institutions
The Association of Collegiate Training Institutions (ACTI) is a non-profit organization composed of institutions of higher learning that train students in the complex field of air traffic control and other aviation related subject matter. Our members are accredited institutions of higher learning, and associated faculty, located in over twenty states.
Due to our training methodologies our collective students certify as air traffic controllers at a much higher rate than individuals without a background or professional experience as an air traffic controller. The last study confirming this was completed in June 2013 by the FAA's Civil Aeronautical Medical Institute. ACTI has developed rigorous standards to ensure that all CTI schools produce an outstanding candidate for air traffic control employment. Schools that adopt these standards are eligible for ACTI accreditation.
Safety and knowledge are the foundations of our curriculum. We believe in fair opportunities for all students who wish to work as air traffic controllers regardless of race, gender or ethnicity.
Mission & Goals
ACTI's mission is to advocate for preferential hiring for CTI graduates, promote government accountability, and ensure FAA maintains a pool of highly qualified candidates.
Learn more about our Mission and GoalsMembership
ACTI advocates for its 26 Member Institutions which represent a broad and diverse student body.
Our MembersAdvocacy
ACTI is an active participant in the legislative, judicial, and executive system, adovating for transparency, accountability, and ensuring the best qualified candidates are selected, saving tax-payer money and ensuring public safety.
Learn about our EffortsLatest Posts
FAA Finds Minimal Benefits from New Controller Hiring Process, Reason Foundation
Robert Poole September 4, 2014 FAA Finds Minimal Benefits from New Controller Hiring Process On July 30th the Wall Street Journal published results from the first go-round of FAA’s new “off-the-street” controller hiring process. As you may recall from previous stories, instead of recruiting from graduates of the several dozen colleges with specialized two-year or […]
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ACTI Says New Controller Hiring Process Ignores Safety, AIN Online
Robert P. Mark – August 25, 2014, 11:25 AM The association of collegiate training institutions (ACTI)–the group that represents 36 FAA-authorized air traffic-collegiate training initiative (AT–CTI) colleges and universities–criticized the FAA last week for eliminating preferential hiring for AT–CTI graduates. It said the move could potentially undermine safety and threaten the viability of the schools. Last […]
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ACTI Response to FAA Statements
An Association of Collegiate Training Institutions Investigation Determines That The Federal Aviation Administration Ignores Safety Concerns and Research Regarding The New Air Traffic Controller Hiring Process. On December 30th, 2013 the FAA suddenly, and without warning, terminated its long proven program for educating potential new air traffic controllers. Military veterans, students and graduates from the […]
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Students, professor frustrated by new FAA hiring process, Purdue Exponent
By ALLIE HASTINGS Summer Reporter Jul 28, 2014 Aviation technology students seeking jobs with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may not have the future they have dreamt about. On Dec. 30, the FAA changed its hiring process to allow anyone with a high school diploma to apply for air traffic controller positions. Mike Nolan, an […]