Air Traffic Control

Associate in Applied Science Degree

97 Credits

This degree in Aviation Technology focuses on radar air traffic control (ATC) and aircraft dispatch. While these are really separate areas of employment, they both require similar skills and preparation. Both controllers and dispatchers must have knowledge of airspace, facilities, procedures, charts, navigation, aircraft performance, airport procedures and regulations, and good radio communication. Combining the two fields gives the student two good employment choices.

Training equipment for Air Traffic Controllers at Green River includes a computerized 16-position ATC simulator with a communications system. This is used to simulate en route and terminal radar systems. It presents an actual radar map for any location, such as Seattle, Los Angeles, Tokyo, or London. This system is also used for acquisition of real-time aviation weather through phone lines, weather briefing training, dispatch flight planning, and pilot test question review.