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Associate of Science in
Air Traffic Management

The Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management at Embry‑Riddle is designed to launch you into a fast-paced, rewarding career as an air traffic controller.

About the Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management

The Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management at Embry‑Riddle is designed to launch you into a fast-paced, rewarding career as an air traffic controller. You will gain practical experience using advanced simulation technology, equipping you with the skills and confidence needed to enter the FAA Academy.

Through guidance from expert faculty with real-world ATC experience, you’ll blend classroom instruction and immersive simulation training to build a strong operational foundation and acquire the skills necessary to enter the air traffic field. Embry‑Riddle’s long-standing partnership with the FAA ensures that the curriculum remains current and aligned with industry standards, equipping you with the tools you need to succeed from day one.

Student Learning Outcomes

What you will learn while studying in the air traffic controller program:

  • Apply accepted practices in air traffic management to analyze a cumulative knowledge of collaborative air traffic management, traffic flow management and advanced air traffic management procedures.
  • Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in the airport terminal environment related to VFR Control Tower operations.
  • Conduct operations using high-fidelity simulation in a low-volume terminal radar environment related to radar separation and procedures.
  • Recall information on the basics of air traffic control, including its history, mission and duty priority.

Air Traffic Management Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Embry‑Riddle graduates tend to either continue to higher education or secure roles as pilot operators, air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers and ground controllers.

Students in the air traffic controller program often enter the industry through top companies such as:

  • The Boeing Company
  • Federal Aviation Administration
  • Raytheon
  • Lockheed Martin
  • SAIC (Science Application International Corporation)

Air Traffic Management Salary Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of air traffic controllers is projected to increase 3% from 2023 to 2033, with an estimated 2,200 openings for employment projected each year. The average income for air traffic controllers is reported to be $137,380 as of May 2023.

DETAILS

About Air Traffic Management at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus

At Embry‑Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus, you can earn an Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management, designed to prepare you for an air traffic controller career and address the national shortage in this field. The program focuses on Terminal (Tower) operations through the Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). It offers access to the country's largest interactive air traffic control lab, providing hands-on training from the start.

You'll benefit from courses included in the Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management, allowing for accelerated high-level instruction. Located in the College of Aviation, the program features modern learning facilities, including simulation labs and weather centers, to help you develop essential technical skills and operational knowledge.

Air Traffic Management Information

  • Credits: 61
  • Online or In-Person: In-Person

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