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Air Traffic Control Specialist (Direct Hire Enhanced CTI Program/E-CTI)

Federal Aviation Administration · Akron, OH 44313 · Posted Oct 3, 2025

Full-timeOn-siteAviation
Pay
$47,026 – $177,543/yr
Schedule
Full-time
Closes
Oct 2, 2026

About the role

This is an Air Traffic Control Specialist public notice for direct hiring authority for Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI) program graduates only, or E-CTI students who are within 12 months of graduation. This announcement will serve as a resume repository that may be used to fill positions. The Federal Aviation Administration has partnered with colleges and universities to establish the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative AT-CTI (E-CTI). This program establishes requirements for colleges and universities to provide equivalent curriculum and training to the FAA Academy. Successful graduates that meet all qualifications to include a well-qualified result on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA), employment eligibilities, and pre-employment requirements such as medical screening, and security will be placed directly to Air Traffic facilities to begin on-the-job training. These positions are responsible for controlling live air traffic in support of public safety and our national air space. Air Traffic Control Specialists in the Terminal option control air traffic at airports and give pilots taxiing and takeoff instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice based on their own observations and information from the National Weather Service, Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs), flight service stations, pilots, and other sources. They transfer control of aircraft to the ARTCC controller when the aircraft leaves assigned airspace, and they receive control of aircraft coming into assigned airspace. Air Traffic Control Specialists in the En Route (Center) option give aircraft instructions, air traffic clearances, and advice regarding flight conditions while enroute between airports. They provide separation between aircraft flying within the Federal airways or operating into or out of airports. This is an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) position responsible for the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic through the nation's airspace. Additional information regarding these positions is located at: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers

What we are looking for

E-CTI graduates/students must meet the following requirements, qualifications, and eligibilities for employment consideration: Requirements 1. Apply to open E-CTI Public Announcement at www.usajobs.gov, and submit supporting required documents as outlined (i.e. resume, transcripts, etc.) 2.Must provide official endorsement letter of recommendation prior to employment. E-CTI Program Pre-Endorsement (if currently enrolled) and E-CTI Program Endorsement (once graduated). All applicants 3. ATSA Result – only best and well qualified results will be considered. Please contact your institution E-CTI point of contact to request to take the ATSA. Travel to & from testing locations, as well as test administration costs will be at the expense of the applicant. Qualifications 1. One year of full-time work experience (full time defined as a 40-hour work week) or 2. A full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or 3. Combination of experience and education or 4. Specialized air traffic experience or 5. Alternative requirements - such as an appropriate facility rating or FAA certificate as outlined below: a. Hold or have held an appropriate facility rating and have actively controlled air traffic in civilian or military air traffic control terminals or centers b. Hold or have held an FAA certificate as a dispatcher for an air carrier c. Hold or have held an instrument flight rating d. Hold or have held an FAA certificate as a navigator or have been fully qualified as a Navigator/Bombardier in the Armed Forces e. Have 350 hours of flight time as a copilot or higher and hold or have held a private certificate or equivalent Armed Forces rating f. Have served as a rated Aerospace Defense Command Intercept Director Age Requirement You must be under the age of 31 on the date of application submission. If experience was gained as a civilian ATCS with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Department of Defense (DOD), you must have been hired prior to age 31 and provide supporting documentation (copies of SF-50 personnel actions).A maximum age of 30 years is established for initial entry into air traffic control positions (2152 series) covered by Public Law 92-297.

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