I possess specialized training and/or a degree from a Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) institution, how should I apply for air traffic controller (ATC) vacancies?

You may apply under any entry-level vacancy announcement that contains a requirement for General Experience and/or Education and answer questions to self-certify that you have completed air traffic controller training and are a CTI graduate with the required recommendation or written statement that makes you eligible for Pool 1. When you apply, you will need to upload the required documentation to support your answers that you are CTI graduate and have the required recommendation.

To be eligible for Pool 1 as a CTI graduate, CTI school official/unofficial transcripts with degree confer date, and appropriate CTI recommendation letter, must be submitted prior to the close date of the vacancy announcement.  The degree confer date must be prior to the announcement close date.  

An appropriate CTI recommendation letter is not a personal recommendation.  This letter must be on official CTI school letter head, signed by the designated CTI point of contact, and certify/endorse that all CTI program requirements have been met (or would have been met effective as of 12/31/13).