HS Today
04 Jun 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with Angelo State University in Texas to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). Students who pass the E-CTI program can apply to become a controller on a fast track – skipping the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and jumping straight to on-site facility training.
“Thanks to President Trump, we are unlocking new ways to achieve the American Dream,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “I’m thrilled our collegiate level air traffic controller training program is expanding to one of our nation’s largest states so we can reach more students, fast track careers in aviation, and deliver the world-class air traffic control system the American people deserve.”..
