AES 4100 - Advanced Air Traffic Control

Credits: 3 (2 + 2)

Prerequisite(s): AES 1400, AES 1800, AES 2200;or permission of instructor

Description: This course introduces advanced air traffic control topics in the areas of the National Airspace System; ATC teamwork; FAA Orders, Manuals, Letters of Agreement and Standard Operating Procedures; separation standards; airspace; flight principles and rules; navigation; charts; approaches; emergencies; search and rescue; weather principles and reporting; ATC communications; clearances; and strip marking. Students will reinforce learning using ATC simulation.