Airway Facilities
Applied Science & Technology
The FAA &SJCC
Airway Facilities Collegiate Training Initiative
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Paul Golonka knows what he wants from his career and thanks to San Jose City College he has a chance to get it. “I’ve always been interested in aviation and of course I’d like to be wel
l paid,” says Paul, “now City College is bringing that dream home for me.”
San José City College is proud to announce that on September 15th at 10 AM a ceremony was held recognizing its partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) prestigious Airway Facilities-Collegiate Training Initiative (AF-CTI). This partnership is one of only 50 partnerships, across the United States and world, aimed at giving potential FAA employees a unique opportunity for degree related work experience at FAA sites.
The AF-CTI program is the umbrella program which covers the FAA Student Intern Program and Direct Hire Authority. The Program will prepare selected students for entry-level positions such as Electronic Technician, General Engineer, Environmental Protection Specialist, Electronics Engineer, Computer Systems Specialists and Cartographers within the FAA.
But these are not normal “entry-level” positions notes Kathy Werle, Dean of Applied Sciences at City College. Dr. Werle notes that “When the FAA talks about “entry level pay” they are talking about jobs that range in starting pay from $41,000 to $95,000. And the FAA also offers incentives for career advancements, a great benefits program, and an excellent opportunity for career progression. This is a great day for City College, but more important, a great day for our students.
The partnership ceremony was held in the Student Conference Room of City College’s new Student Building. FAA representatives included Tom Wood from the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Hayward.
For More Information Contact:
Kathy Werle, 408 288-3781