Placement Helper
Make an informed decision on your first facility. We'll analyze staffing levels, training success rates, and help you plan your path to your dream facility.
Academy Graduates: This tool helps you compare facilities on your assignment list and understand which choices give you the best chance of reaching your dream facility through NCEPT transfers.
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Track
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Class
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List
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Dream
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Results
What's your Academy track?
Select your training track. This determines which facilities you'll see.
Terminal
Tower and Up/Down (Tower + TRACON) facilities
- Airport towers (ATCT)
- Combined tower/approach (Up/Down)
- Standalone TRACONs
- Levels 4-12
En Route
Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs)
- 21 Centers nationwide
- High-altitude airspace
- Typically Level 10-12
- Longer training time
Important Notes
- This tool provides estimates based on current staffing data. Actual transfer eligibility depends on NCEPT panels and facility needs.
- Staffing data is updated monthly. Transfer eligibility can change quickly.
- The scoring algorithm weighs transfer potential (45%), training success (30%), proximity to dream (15%), and pay level (10%).
- Well-staffed facilities (above 90%) are often better choices because they can release you for transfer via NCEPT within 3-12 months.