Air Traffic Control Terminal
Associate in Applied Science
The Air Traffic Control Terminal, Associate in Applied Science degree will prepare students for entry level employment as an Air Traffic Controller. The design of the program affords students the opportunity to learn the prerequisite concepts and techniques required to be a professional Air Traffic Controller. The program delivers both practical and conceptual knowledge through the use of course work and learning activities while incorporating hands-on learning and extensive use of simulation, reading, writing, problem solving and listening exercises.
Applicants must be 26 years old or less* and must complete Atlantic Cape’s Air Traffic Control Program Application for Admission in addition to the College’s Application for Admission. For other eligibility requirements, please see the Application for Admission.
Graduates of Atlantic Cape’s Air Traffic Control Terminal program must take the Air Traffic Selection and Training (AT-SAT) Test. Opportunities to take the AT-SAT exam are made available either through occasional FAA-announced “Public Bid” test dates or through receiving a recommendation from a College Training Initiative (CTI) certified institution. CTI recommendations are issued at the discretion of the authorized institution and are not guaranteed. This examination will determine aptitude and skills necessary to be an Air Traffic Controller. If hired by the FAA, students will be sent to the FAA Air Traffic Training Academy located at the Michael Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK, for initial qualification training as an Air Traffic Controller. After completion of this training, students will proceed to an assigned facility for more specific training. Completion of Atlantic Cape’s ATCT program does not guarantee employment.
Atlantic Cape is currently seeking status in the FAA’s Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Pending AT-CTI status, Atlantic Cape is developing transfer agreements with other CTI colleges that will allow graduates from those programs to obtain their CTI recommendation. Pending completion of such transfer agreements or receipt of AT-CTI status, Atlantic Cape will begin enrolling new students in program courses as of Spring 2012. However, students may begin the Fall 2011 semester with general education courses.
Please call the department chairperson, James Taggart, at (609) 839-0451 or email to jtaggart@atlantic.edu.for the latest information.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses. | |
| ENGL101-Composition I | 3 |
| COMM120-Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH122-College Algebra or a higher General Education Mathematics course | 4 |
| ESCI100-Earth Science | 4 |
| CISM125-Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| PSYC101-General Psychology | 3 |
| TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS | 20 |
PROGRAM COURSES |
|
| ATCT101-Introduction to Air Traffic Control | 4 |
| ATCT110-Private Pilot Ground School | 3 |
| ATCT120-Aviation Weather | 3 |
| ATCT170-Air Traffic Control Regulations | 4 |
| ATCT220-Control Tower Operations I | 6 |
| ATCT225- Terminal Radar I | 4 |
| ATCT280-Control Tower Operations II | 6 |
| ATCT285-Terminal Radar II | 4 |
| AVIT125-Special Topics in Aviation Studies | 3 |
| GIST101-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| PHIL101-Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 44 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE | 64 |
| (ATCT) EFFECTIVE FALL 2011 |
*FAA age limit to be hired as an Air Traffic Controller is 31.