Prior to being assigned OJTI duties, the selected individual must ___.

• A. be qualified a minimum of 5 months on positions involved
• B. be qualified on the positions involved for a minimum of 40 hours
• C. be recommended by peers
• D. pass the approved FAA Air Traffic OJTI course or OJTI cadre course

Answer: (D)

Being an On-the-Job Training Instructor means you must have formal certification through an FAA-approved training program. Before you can be assigned OJTI duties, you must complete the approved FAA Air Traffic OJTI course or the OJTI cadre course. This training teaches you how to conduct on-the-job training, observe and evaluate trainee performance, give effective feedback, and apply FAA policies and procedures in real-world instruction. It ensures you have a standardized knowledge base so every trainee receives consistent, safe, and compliant supervision. Time spent on related roles or peer recommendations don’t establish the official instructional framework and assessment required to supervise OJT activities; only the FAA-approved course provides the recognized authorization and structured approach needed to teach and evaluate others.