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The Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program is a partnership between selected colleges and universities and the FAA. As an approved AT-CTI school, we provide students access to training materials, facilities and certified ATC instructors, ensuring a high-quality program and compliance with FAA standards and criteria.

When you earn your A.A. in air traffic control at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, you are eligible to bypass the Air Traffic Basics Course, which is usually covered during the first five weeks of qualification training at the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. Students must successfully complete all required training at the FAA Academy to continue employment with the FAA.

Our cutting-edge technology and facilities make Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ one of the best places for an air traffic control degree. From air traffic control simulators to electronic flight planning in airline operations, you will get a wide range of experience with real-world applications before stepping into your new role in the aviation industry.

Our 130-acre campus is located in a high-tech corridor on Florida’s Space Coast—NASA-Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral is just north of us—and many high-tech corporations and government and military organizations are located nearby. Students interested in aviation especially appreciate that Melbourne is home to an international commercial airport that is just a 10-minute drive from campus.

When it’s time to relax, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is just over the causeway from the Atlantic Ocean, with its 72 miles of beautiful beaches; minutes from the Indian River Lagoon, the most biodiverse estuary in North America; and a short trip to the Florida Keys and the Orlando theme parks. We also have a rich campus life that includes a wide range of intramural and , .

Studying air traffic control at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ means gaining a well-rounded knowledge of aviation and the pilot environment from experienced pilots. You will develop an understanding of the demands placed on the pilot’s attention in the cockpit, why sequences of events may occur and how best to help the pilot. This understanding will be of tremendous benefit in your work as an air traffic controller.

Air traffic control is a rewarding career and can be highly competitive. Completing a CTI-approved curriculum and earning your degree will help you stand out.

The FAA acknowledges the high level of education provided by CTI schools and may grant graduates accelerated pathways to employment, potentially decreasing the time it takes to enter the field. Employers may favor graduates of AT-CTI schools because of their specific training and preparedness, enhancing their chances of finding work as air traffic controllers.

An air traffic control degree from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ can add long-term value in positioning you for career growth and success. Employers will know you have developed valuable and transferable skills, such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and research.