Bill > HR3270

This bill, known as the "Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025," introduces comprehensive improvements to air traffic control training and workforce management. The legislation enhances the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program by establishing a new grant program to support higher education institutions in developing air traffic controller curricula, with $20 million annually authorized for fiscal years 2026-2031. The bill allows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to noncompetitively appoint graduates of approved training programs to air traffic controller positions, with potential conversion to career civil service appointments. Additionally, the legislation creates new retention and qualification incentive programs for air traffic controllers, mandates the development of a specialized mental health training course for aviation medical professionals, and requires a detailed report on the Airport Non-Cooperative Surveillance Radar program. The bill also establishes an aviation rulemaking committee to review and recommend improvements to air traffic control training curricula, instructional techniques, and the Air Traffic Skills Assessment exam, with the goal of modernizing training approaches and enhancing the effectiveness of air traffic controller preparation and recruitment.