DEGREES IN
: Air Traffic Management

Command the Skies

Air Traffic Control

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Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida | Prescott, Arizona

Degree Level: Undergraduate

Career Outcomes: Air Traffic Controller, Flight Dispatcher, Ramp Controller, Remote Pilot Operator

Credit Hours: 61 for A.S. | 120 for B.S.

Learning Modality: In-Person



Your Future in Air Traffic Starts Here

Prepare for a high-impact, fast-paced career in one of aviation’s most critical roles — air traffic control. Embry-Riddle offers both an Associate of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management to provide a powerful launchpad into this in-demand field, where precision, focus and decision making are essential.

You’ll gain hands-on experience using advanced simulation technology that mirrors real-world tower and radar environments, all while learning from expert faculty with direct air traffic control experience. Our FAA-aligned curriculum combines immersive training with classroom instruction to build the skills, confidence and insight you need to succeed from day one.

As demand for air traffic controllers grows, graduates of this program are well-positioned to stand out — with the potential to earn up to $144,500 per year, according to the 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Key Benefits

Career-Ready Training
Get hands-on experience with high-fidelity simulation labs that mirror real-world ATC environments.

Expert Faculty
Learn from instructors with decades of valuable air traffic control experience and deep industry insight.

Skip the FAA Academy
You'll take the Air Traffic Skills Assessment and complete all necessary training while on campus. As a graduate, you can skip the Academy and start applying for open positions.

Program Highlights

Immersive Simulation Labs
Train in high-tech, interactive air traffic control labs, with access to tower and radar operations simulations.

FAA-Aligned Curriculum
Embry-Riddle’s strong connection to the FAA ensures your education meets current industry standards and prepares you to succeed from day one.

E-CTI Focus
Benefit from the FAA's Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), with A.S. curricula tailored to terminal (tower) operations and B.S. curricula expanding into en route operations. 

Program Outcomes

Launch your aviation career with Embry-Riddle's air traffic controller program — designed to prepare you for one of the most vital roles in aviation. Through immersive, advanced simulations, you’ll experience managing real-time scenarios in both tower and radar environments. The curriculum covers essential areas like traffic flow management, airspace coordination, collaborative decision making and FAA procedures, ensuring a deep understanding of both current operations and emerging technologies in air traffic management.

Embry-Riddle is one of few universities in the country designated with Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) status, which gives you a quicker route to starting your career in air traffic management.

Scholarships & Aid

Did you know that 94% of Embry-Riddle first-year students receive some form of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans? Millions of dollars from internal and external scholarships are disbursed to recipients each year.

Embry-Riddle offers various options for funding your education, so don't let cost deter you from advancing your education and career. Our counselors can advise you on financing your future — investing in yourself with a degree from Embry-Riddle is a wise choice.

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By the Numbers

  • 1926 The year Embry-Riddle was founded. .
  • 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
  • 95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
  • 160,000+ Alumni around the world. .