Approximately two-thirds of the high demand positions are classified as Journeyman and the remaining one-third as Developmental. Journeyman positions assume an individual would be work-ready and need little to no assistance in carrying out the work being performed. Developmental (DEV) positions assume individuals need additional training and/ or assistance to be able to carry out the work being performed. FAA - Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center The FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City serves as the centralized service and support facility for the FAA and Department of Transportation (DOT). The Center is a unique aerospace asset that plays a key role in national aviation policy, airport maintenance, air travel safety, and aviation education. The Center has provided critical support for the National Airspace System (NAS) for over 78 years. First established in 1946 under the Civil Aeronautics Administration at Will Rogers Field, MMAC provided centralized training and aircraft maintenance. Today, the MMAC is home to over 6,300 federal employees, contractors, and students. Employees work in a wide variety of FAA organizations from every Line of Business within the FAA and perform critical functions that touch every aspect of the NAS to support the safe and efficient operations of national and international aviation systems. Budget. The large economic role of the FAA Center is traced to its total operating budget of approximately $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. The expansive campus is located on 1,057 acres on the grounds of Will Rogers World Airport and is comprised of 134 buildings with over 3.3 million square feet of space. FAA has a long-term lease with the City of Oklahoma City valued at approximately $20 million annually for use of the airport property. Facility Organizations and Operations. MMAC is the home for many unique aviation-related organizations: FAA Academy The FAA Academy is the primary provider of FAA’s centralized technical training. They provide training for Air Traffic Controllers, Technicians, Engineers, Aviation Safety Inspectors, Airports Personnel, and International Training. The Academy trains over 16,700 students annually utilizing a mix of resident training, virtual learning platforms, correspondence study, and other new training technologies. Over the past decade, the FAA Academy has met or exceeded the agency’s Air Traffic Controller New Hire training requirements, which are provided to the FAA Academy based on field facility needs, attrition, and the FAA’s Controller Workforce Plan projections. The FAA Academy’s flexibility to quickly expand to increased demand, as
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