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Virginia College Joins FAA Fast-Track Program for Air Traffic Controllers

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Graduates of the Virginia college’s air traffic control program will bypass the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and proceed directly to on-site training, making the institution the latest participant in an effort to streamline the path from classroom instruction to controller qualification.

Discovered 2026-09-18T06:07:23.966686-07:00 | 2026-09-18T06:07:23.966686-07:00

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  • The program shortens the traditional training pathway by allowing graduates to bypass the FAA Academy and move directly into on-site air traffic control training.
  • Expanding fast-track programs could help broaden the pipeline of candidates entering the controller workforce.

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