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Today, Senator Reverend Warnock applauded the announcement that Middle Georgia State University (MGA) was recently approved to be an Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) school
The designation allows graduates of MGAs air traffic control program to immediately begin working for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) towers and facilities
FAA has a shortage of roughly 3,000 air traffic controllers
The Senator had led several efforts to help bolster Georgia as an aviation powerhouse, including securing $2,000,000 for MGA flight simulators
Senator Reverend Warnock: During a time when there is a gross shortage of vital air traffic controllers, the Peach State has stepped up to the plate, helping fill these roles with qualified candidates right out of school
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), issued the following statement applauding the recent announcement that Middle Georgia State University (MGA) had become just the seventh university in the nation to achieve the Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) designation. The designation allows graduates of the schools air traffic control program to bypass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control academy and immediately begin working for FAA towers and facilities.
This designation confirms that Georgia is one of the most important aviation states in the nation. And during a time when there is a gross shortage of vital air traffic controllers, the Peach State has stepped up to the plate, helping fill these roles with qualified candidates right out of school, said Senator Reverend Warnock. Ive been proud to help advance the states aviation dominance, including securing robust funding for Middle Georgia State. I look forward to continuing this work.
Senator Warnock has an extensive history bolstering Georgias aviation economy. Senator Warnock introduced the bipartisan Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, whichwouldaddress air traffic controller staffing shortages and improve working conditions for controllers. Additionally, Senator Warnock has secured $2 million in Congressionally Directed Spending requests that support MGAs air traffic controller program.
