AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

This Air Traffic Control program introduces students to how aircraft are safely guided through the nation’s airspace. Students learn how the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system and the National Airspace System (NAS) work together to manage air traffic on the ground and in the air. Through hands-on and scenario-based learning, students practice radar separation, airspace protection, speed control, and vectoring techniques used to keep aircraft safely spaced and moving efficiently.

The program also covers control tower operations, navigation, and how weather impacts aircraft performance and safety. Students learn to read and interpret aviation charts, including Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), Departure Procedures (DPs), and Standard Arrival Routes (STARs). By the end of the program, students have a strong foundation in aviation operations and air traffic control concepts that prepare them for further training or careers in the aviation industry.

• The program prepares students for the entrance exam into the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy in Oklahoma City.