AOTP 1030 Environment of the Air Traffic Controller

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed for both students of aviation and the student interested in pursuing a career as an Air Traffic Controller, a better understanding of the Air Traffic Controller’s mission and working environment. This course presents a candid view of the Air Traffic Controller’s language, tools and profession.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the basic terminology and communications phraseology that is used in air traffic control.
Describe airspace classifications that are used in air traffic control.
Discuss separation of aircraft requirements.
Describe the fundamentals of radar, including information about primary and secondary radar systems.

This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.