AVIA 270 - Air Traffic Control Fundamentals

Credits: 5
Covers Air Traffic Control (ATC) history, current organization, functions and general operations of ATC as part of the National Airspace System (NAS). Includes explanations of functions and purposes of airport Air Traffic Control Towers, Radar Approach Controls and Air Route Traffic Control Centers and the integration of ATC into the other elements and components of the NAS. Also covers how ATC teams are the cornerstone of ATC operations to effectively accomplish the FAA ATC mission.

Prerequisite: AVIA 111, AVIA 123 and AVIA 216; or instructor’s permission.

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