AVIA 190 - Air Traffic Control Technologies

Credits: 5
Covers technologies and procedures the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using in the National Airspace System. These technologies include ADS-B, ADS-C, CPDLC, Required Navigation Performance, Air Traffic Controller (ATC) flight plan filings, pre-departure clearances, and Notices to Air Missions.

Course Fee: $10.00

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Explain the new technologies being used by the Federal Aviation Administration.
2. Explain how the new air traffic system is being implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration.
3. Describe the differences between air traffic procedures in the U.S. and abroad.
4. Define all the new air traffic terms.

1. Prepare for an entry-level position as an Air Traffic Controller in the National Airspace System.
2. Employ understanding of the integral parts of the global aviation industry through practical application of comprehensive aeronautical principles.
3. Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of aviation professionals through proficiency in the skills and technology used in the aviation industry.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.