Overview
- The FAA on Jan. 22 named Sacramento City College the 10th school in its Enhanced Air Traffic–Collegiate Training Initiative, the first in California.
- SCC’s participation applies to the En Route track, making graduates eligible for assignment to an Air Route Traffic Control Center.
- Students who pass final written and performance evaluations receive an endorsement to apply for direct facility placement, contingent on the ATSA plus medical and security clearances.
- The FAA reports exceeding its FY2025 hiring goal with 2,026 new controllers, but a GAO report says nationwide controller shortages continue.
- Local officials say the program strengthens Sacramento’s training pipeline and supports operations at Sacramento International, Mather, and Executive airports, building on SCC’s existing introductory ATC coursework.