Students majoring in another discipline or pursuing an aviation degree who wish to minor in air traffic control (ATC), must complete the following requirements. Students completing the ATC Minor will be eligible for recommendation for hire as air traffic controllers under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) College Training Initiative (CTI) program. Completion of the ATC Minor does not guarantee hire by the FAA.
Special Considerations UAA has no restrictions on age or physical condition of students. However, students desiring employment with the FAA should be aware of employment requirements:
- Medical Certificate is required as depicted in FAR 65.49 and 67 Subpart C.
- Thirty-year-old maximum age restriction for students anticipating employment in terminal or en route options.
- For employment considerations with the FAA, students must receive a PASS score on the Air Traffic-Selection and Training (ATSAT) examination administered by the FAA. The examination provides a systematic process for continued enhancement of air traffic selection and training by testing candidates for recognition and cognitive skills required in the air traffic specialty and to identify the “composite controller.â€
Advising All students must meet with an academic advisor in the Aviation Technology Division (ATD) prior to beginning any program of study and are encouraged to meet each semester for the purpose of reviewing their academic progress and planning future courses. It is particularly important for students to meet with their advisor whenever academic difficulties arise. Degree check sheets are available in the ATD office.
FAA Recommendation for Employment To be eligible for FAA employment, a student must achieve a C or better in the following air traffic control courses:
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ATCÂ A143 | ATC Regulations | 3 |
ATCÂ A144 | ATC Flight Procedures | 3 |
ATCÂ A147 | Pilot/Controller Techniques | 3 |
ATCÂ A242 &Â A242L | ATC Terminal Radar Procedures and ATC Terminal Radar Procedures Lab | 4 |
ATCÂ A243 &Â A243L | ATC Enroute Procedures and ATC Enroute Procedures Lab | 4 |
ATCÂ A341 &Â A341L | Control Tower Operations and Control Tower Operations Lab | 4 |
Program Requirements - In order to advance to 200 level ATC classes (Â ATCÂ A242, ATCÂ A242L, ATCÂ A243, ATCÂ A243L) students must have a C or better in ATCÂ A143, ATCÂ A144 and ATCÂ A147.
- Students may repeat ATCÂ A143, ATCÂ A144, and ATCÂ A147 only once due to performance.
- Students must complete the following courses:
Course List Code | Title | Credits |
ATCÂ A143 | ATC Regulations | 3 |
ATCÂ A144 | ATC Flight Procedures | 3 |
or ATP A116 | Instrument Ground School |
ATCÂ A147 | Pilot/Controller Techniques | 3 |
ATCÂ A325 | Tools for Weather Briefing | 3 |
ATCÂ A440 | Facility Operation and Administration | 3 |
or ATA A492 | Air Transportation System Seminar |
ATPÂ A235 | Elements of Weather | 3 |
| 4 |
ATCÂ A242 &Â A242L | ATC Terminal Radar Procedures and ATC Terminal Radar Procedures Lab | |
ATCÂ A243 &Â A243L | ATC Enroute Procedures and ATC Enroute Procedures Lab | |
ATCÂ A341 &Â A341L | Control Tower Operations and Control Tower Operations Lab | |
Total | 22 |
A total of 22 credits is required for the minor; 6 credits must be upper division. Â