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
Casey, Toomey, Rothfus Urge FAA to Give Fair Consideration to Community College of Beaver County Air Traffic Control Candidates Following Policy Change, Senate
New FAA Policy Changes How Candidates Are Considered for Air Traffic Control Positions / Change Could Impact Highly Skilled Beaver County Students Who Participate in Specialized Program / Program At Community College of Beaver County Produces Highly Skilled Air Traffic Controllers that Contribute to Safety Monday, May 12, 2014 Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Senators Bob […]
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FAA Introduces New Hiring Requirements for Air Traffic Controllers, Fox
POSTED 12:36 AM, MAY 10, 2014, BY IAN MCDONALD, UPDATED AT 09:49PM, MAY 10, 2014 Jason Bigler has spent the past two years at Sacramento City College’s aeronautics department, preparing to become an air traffic controller. Time he and his classmates may have wasted now that the Federal Aviation Administration has changed its hiring process. […]
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Mikulski, Cardin Call on FAA to Honor Commitment to Baltimore Air Traffic Control Students, Congress
PoliticalNews.me – Apr 19,2014 – Mikulski, Cardin Call on FAA to Honor Commitment to Baltimore Air Traffic Control Students Recent changes to the FAA’s hiring requirements could disqualify highly-educated candidates that have heavily invested in careers with the FAA WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that they have […]
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Air traffic students at Mt. SAC in Walnut tell congresswoman FAA diversity rules are unfair, SGV Tribune
U.S. Congresswoman Grace Napolitano listens to Mt. SAC Collegiate Training Initiative students on Thursday explain how they followed a two-year course of study for air traffic controller and passed an FAA test only to be rejected after being informed by email that they failed a biographical questionnaire. New FAA rules are stopping many highly qualified […]