Air Traffic Control, A.A.
Program Overview
Air Traffic Control, A.A.
The Air Traffic Control A.A. program at Florida Tech is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in air traffic control. The program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) school.
Program Description
The Air Traffic Control A.A. program is a two-year degree program that provides students with a broad-based aviation education. The program includes courses in air traffic management, radar operations, and specialized air traffic control communication. Students will also gain hands-on experience through air traffic control courses and training labs.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Air Traffic Control A.A. program includes:
- Aviation Meteorology
- Aviation Safety
- Introduction to Aviation Psychology
- Air traffic control courses and training labs
- Courses in communication, humanities, math, and computer applications
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Air Traffic Control A.A. program can pursue careers as air traffic controllers, working in airport towers, radar sites, or en-route centers. The program also provides a foundation for future education, with many courses applicable to bachelor's degree programs in aviation.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for the Air Traffic Control A.A. program, students must meet the required minimum work experience, college education, or a mix of the two. The FAA solicits applications for air traffic control trainee jobs from time to time, and applicants must meet specific age, citizenship, and education requirements.
Research Areas
The Air Traffic Control A.A. program at Florida Tech is focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in air traffic control. The program includes research areas such as:
- Air traffic management
- Radar operations
- Specialized air traffic control communication
Advanced Degree Options
Florida Tech also offers advanced degree options in aviation, including:
- Aeronautical Science, B.S.
- Aviation Human Factors & Safety, B.S.
- Aviation Management, B.S.
- Aviation Management, MSA (Online)
- Applied Aviation Safety, MSA
Locations Offered
The Air Traffic Control A.A. program is offered at the Melbourne Campus.
Accreditation
Florida Tech is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) school.
Student Organizations
Florida Tech has several student organizations related to aviation, including:
- Collegiate Aviation Business Executives (CABE)
- Women in Aviation Space Coast Florida Tech chapter
- Alpha Eta Rho (AHP), a professional collegiate aviation co-ed fraternity
Plan Your Route to Becoming an Air Traffic Controller
To become an air traffic controller, students must follow these steps:
- Education and FAA Application: Complete the required education and apply to the FAA for air traffic control trainee jobs.
- Selection for the FAA Academy: Pass the Air Traffic Skills Aptitude (ATSA) exam and medical and security screenings to be selected for training at the FAA Academy.
- On-the-Job Training: Complete on-the-job training at an air traffic control facility, such as an airport tower, radar site, or en-route center.
Related Programs
Florida Tech also offers related programs, including:
- Flight Operations and Dispatch, A.S.
- Aeronautical Science, B.S.
- Aviation Human Factors & Safety, B.S.
- Aviation Management, B.S.