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Originally Posted by CampbellsChunkySoupra  ok, so does that mean that those are the ONLY schools that will be accepted or qualify for the FAA? why would all of those other schools even bother offering programs if they are not approved by the FAA? |
Yes, only schools certified by the FAA as ATC-CTI schools should be looked at.
Schools that advertise ATC curriculum without being an ATC-CTI school will only lead you to a debt with no possibility of being recommended to the FAA.
Because either they are attempting to get certified, and some will fail, so it's best to stick with one of the 13 schools who have been around the game for over a decade. Such as Miami-Dade, Embry-Riddle, UND, Middle Tennessee, Community College of Beaver County, etc. . .one of the 13 schools.
I attended Miami-Dade's program. Was great. Unfortunately I will turn down a job offer from the FAA due to their lack of fair negotiations with the controller's union. Make sure you're willing to be at the FAA's disposal before you dive head first into this career. Like flying, have a back up.