18 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $56,750. See full occupation profile →
Associate's Degree
A.S. in Air Traffic Control Management
Lewis University
Associate's Degree
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Community College of Baltimore County
Associate's Degree
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Tulsa Community College
Associate's Degree
Air Traffic Control
Sacramento City College
Bachelor's Degree
Air Traffic Control
Thomas Edison State University
Associate's Degree
Air Traffic Control Mgmt
Hampton University
Bachelor's Degree
Air Traffic Control Mgmt
Hampton University
Associate's Degree
Air Traffic Control Terminal
Atlantic Cape Community College
Diploma
Airline Operations Diploma
International Air Transport Association
Discuss flight operations management principles and the systems that drive successful operationsApply ground services management strategies to improve service delivery and operational efficiencyAnalyze emergency response scenarios and develop effective response plansEvaluate real-world emergency situations through the Aviation Emergency Response SimulationExamine the impact of human factors on airline operations and optimize management systemsCreate effective contract management strategies within the airline industry
Associate's Degree
Aviation Technologies
Aims Community College
Bachelor's Degree
B.S. in Air Traffic Control Management
Lewis University
Certificate
Certificate - Aviation Technology - Air Traffic Controller
Overcome the technical nature of DGR and gain confidence to handle and process dangerous goodsLearn the aspects of DGR for wide array of job functions and particular hazardsUtilize tools to plan and conduct dangerous goods operations effectivelyGain maximal knowledge on all dangerous goods aspects
Course
Flight Communications
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify and explain the operation of communication equipment in the aircraft cockpitIdentify notification boxes, latitude, longitude, VFR checkpointsUse appropriate etiquette and vocabulary including aircraft identification number in actual or simulated radio communicaUse the FAA-approved phonetic alphabet and number system in actual or simulated radio communication. 2023 Revised AlabamSet radio frequencies to the corresponding air traffic control airfield or other aircraftDemonstrate procedures for radio communications with towered and non-towered airports
Course
Flight Navigation
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain how components of the nav and com system work together to make flight navigation possibleUse a magnetic compass to give heading direction in degreesInterpret the markings and legend on a map to decipher map coordinates accuratelyPlot an aircraft flightpath on a map and prepare a flight plan for air traffic controlExplain how various weather conditions affect aircraft operations in the airExplain the effect weather may have on the flight plan of an aircraft depending on the aircraft rating
Diploma
Ground Operations Diploma
International Air Transport Association
Formalize ground operations knowledge according to international standardsDevelop integrated operational and management skills on Ground Operations functions as a Service Provider or Airline Ground staffBenefit from a selected combination of ground operations related courses