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Aviation Technology - Air Traffic Controller Certificate


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44 Credits
This certificate program prepares students for direct-hire into a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operated air traffic control tower. The certificate follows the FAA approved academy course.

Entry Requirements:

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) Well or Best Qualified Result

  • Tentative Offer of employment by the FAA

  • Must be under the age of 31 by hire date

For more information about when the program will begin please contact George Comollo.

Contact: George Comollo - gcomollo@greenriver.edu - 253-931-6577

Program Website: Aviation Technology | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/program-maps/trades-industrial-tech-aviation-natural-resources/aviation-technology/index.html

Program Outcomes:

  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 an 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.

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