6.00 Credits
Students receive actual on-the-job training in an operational air traffic control tower. Training includes area and airport familiarization, proper microphone technique and phraseology, the control and management of aircraft on the airport, posting and relay of flight data and aviation weather information. Supervised by experienced and certified air traffic controllers throughout the training process, students are provided an ideal environment for transition from classroom theory to the practical application of air traffic control procedures. Students may earn an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate. (0-12-6)
Prerequisite:
AVIC 235 and Current Second-Class FAA Medical Certificate