Thank you for your interest in the AT-CTI program at MTSU. We are one of fourteen schools throughout the country that are participating in the Federal Aviation Administration’s AT-CTI program designed to prepare young men and women like yourself to attend the FAA Training Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and become an Air Traffic Controller. THANKS FOR CHOOSING US!

We have prepared this information to answer your questions and help guide you on your journey to MTSU and beyond. There are an increasing number of controllers that are reaching retirement age. Because of this there is a growing demand for highly-skilled people to take their place and develop the future of air traffic in the United States. To complete the AT-CTI program you must complete the courses necessary to receive a Bachelor’s degree in any of the five concentrations offered or one of the two Master’s degree programs.

Please print, fill out and return the application with the necessary materials. The CTI office is not responsible for and can not help with admission to the university and housing issues; please contact the appropriate university offices for their information.

Also included is information from Middle Tennessee State University and information take directly from the FAA’s website. We hope that this website answers all of your questions but feel free to contact the CTI office using the information below. We look forward to seeing you at MTSU!

CTI Program
MTSU Box 67
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
615-898-2788
mtsuatc@mtsu.edu

The Air Traffic Control program at Middle Tennessee State University prepares students for employment in air traffic control careers. This program can be added to each of the five undergraduate degrees or one of the two graduate degrees. The Air Traffic Control Program will offer instruction in: aviation weather, radar environment, air traffic control regulations, ATC training using MTSU’s RADAR simulators, and practice controlling airplanes in a lab. There are optional tours throughout the year of Nashville (BNA) tower and Memphis (ZME) and Atlanta (ZTL) Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

The Federal Aviation Administration has designated Middle Tennessee State University as a Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program, one of fourteen throughout the United States. Students with no prior college experience should begin course work in the fall semester. However, new and transfer students may begin taking classes at the beginning of the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Early registration is strongly recommended.

MTSU has no restrictions on age or physical condition of students entering the program. However, students desiring employment with the Federal Aviation Administration should be aware of FAA employment requirements, such as:

- Air traffic control specialist medical examination
- 31-year-old maximum age restriction for students anticipating employment in terminal or enroute options.

More information can be found at: http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers

Prospective students are required to read our Student Responsibilities document before contacting us for academic advising on the Air Traffic Control program. This document will give you a greater understanding of our program and make your academic advising easier. Due to the large number of students applying, especially those with college credit, the AT-CTI office will only evaluate transcripts of those students that have a previous bachelor’s degree. All students that have college credit but have not received a bachelor’s degree must use the Transfer Equivalency information page located at: http://www.mtsu.edu/~admissn/team.htm

It is also very important to follow all of our recommendations once you become a student to ensure your academic and professional career progress as expected. Please read and fully understand our MTSU ATC Student Responsibilities document and MTSU AT-CTI Policy.

Click here for AT-CTI Policies and Procedures.
Click here for AT-CTI Student Responsibilities
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the AT-CTI.
Click here to download and print forms