The FAA developed the Gateways Program (initially referred to as FAA Pathways Program), which is similar to the Department of Transportation Pathways Program, but reflects the FAA's rules, regulations, and authorities. The Gateways Program consists of the Internship Program, Recent Graduates Program. 

Internship Program

The Internship Program is for current students who have been accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis. The Gateways internship replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The new Internship Program provides students in, colleges, trade schools and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while completing their education.

Recent Graduates Program

The Recent Graduates Program provides developmental experiences in the Federal Government. It is intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who, within the previous two years, graduated from qualifying educational institutions with an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from qualifying educational institutions. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years after degree or certificate completion to apply.