Gain the technical skills and broad aviation knowledge to thrive in an exciting career
in air traffic control.
The demanding and rewarding career of air traffic control requires a combination of
broad-based aviation knowledge and specialized technical knowledge. The Department
of Aviation at the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences offer students interested
in this field a comprehensive curriculum to prepare you to be part of the next generation
of air traffic controllers.
Earn a B.S. in Aeronautics with a Major in Air Traffic Management from the UND Aviation
Department, known around the world for academic excellence. Benefit from the most
technologically advanced simulators and the world's largest collegiate training fleet.
It's the kind of state-of-the-art facilities and avionics that offers a training experience
second to none.
This program from UND will fully prepare you for your successful career in air traffic
management. Gain the essential aviation fundamental knowledge you need, along with
exposure to related fields, such as meteorology. Advance your skills set further with
specialized advanced courses in radar, tower operations, safety management and more.
Train with state of the art virtual tower and radar simulators, plus study in a second
field.
The Air Traffic Management curriculum prepares students for careers as ground-based
controllers who direct aircraft through the NationalAirspace System (NAS).
In addition to the primary curriculum, this program requires a second field of study,
which normally means a formal minor, aviation specialization or a second major.
Upon graduation from UND, graduates of this program will request a letter of recommendation
from the Department of Aviation. This letter will be used in applying for an Air Traffic
Control Specialist position with the FAA, as a CTI (Collegiate Training Initiative)
graduate. CTI graduates can apply in POOL 1 and are exempt from taking the biographical
assessment (BQ) during the FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist hiring announcement.
During the next decade, a significant number of air traffic controllers will be forced
to retire, due to the FAA mandatory retirement age of 56. With the possibility of
shortages in qualified air traffic controllers, there is sure to be steady or even
growing opportunities for UND graduates of this program.
With this degree, you can expect exciting opportunities in several environments related
to air traffic control, including:
Control tower operations
Approach control facility operation
En-route center operations
Air operations supervisory or management positions
When You Major in Air Traffic Management
An Air Traffic Management degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:
Traffic Control
Aviation
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
UND Air Traffic Management Major Alumni
Air Traffic Management alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
Federal Aviation Administration
Endeavor Air, Inc.
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
FedEx Corporation
Required Air Traffic Management Courses
AVIT 362. Advanced Tower Operations II. 4 Credits.
Students will build on the knowledge gained in AVIT 260 Control Tower Operations I. Utilizing the 3D tower simulator, the students are taught the basic, advanced, and fundamental Control Tower operations, including structure, procedures, theories of airspace/traffic management. This course follows the applicable required Federal Aviation Administration's learning objectives set forth in their Air Traffic Basics Course. To complete this course, students will be required to demonstrate their basic knowledge of Control Tower operations through written examinations and performance scenarios in the 3D tower simulator. An Air Traffic lab. Prerequisites: AVIT 260 and a minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S.
AVIT 208. Aviation Safety. 3 Credits.
This course provides the student with a detailed introduction into aspects of aviation safety, aviation safety programs, risk management, and the associated components of pilot psychology, physiology, human factors, and accident review and investigation. Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 2.6. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AVIT 102 or AVIT 105 or AVIT 142. F,S,SS.
AVIT 261. RADAR Operations I. 4 Credits.
This course provides students with basic RADAR training and knowledge of separation requirements and procedures of Air Traffic Terminal RADAR Operations. Student evaluations are based on demonstrated application of acquired controller skills utilizing Air Traffic simulation. Scenarios progress in difficulty. This course follows the applicable required Federal Aviation Administration's learning objectives set forth in their Air Traffic Basics Course. To complete this course, students must, in addition to normal academic requirements, successfully complete an intermediate RADAR simulation scenario without assistance. An Air Traffic lab is required. Prerequisites: AVIT 103 and a minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S,SS.
AVIT 250. Human Factors. 2 Credits.
This course introduces the student to issues influencing human performance in the complex operational aviation environments. Theory and practical applications of cognitive processing, decision-making, interpersonal interaction and communication will be presented. This course also provides an introduction to design elements intended to optimize man-machine interaction. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S,SS.
AVIT 485. Aviation Senior Capstone. 3 Credits.
This course will explore contemporary and ethical issues in the aviation industry. Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to examine and solve issues related to global aviation, environmental concerns, technology advances, aviation safety and security practices, labor issues and aviation economics. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of information literacy and advanced communications through coursework. Prerequisites: AVIT 403, senior status, and a minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S.
AVIT 403. Aerospace Law. 3 Credits.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the United States legal system and the development of air law. The course will cover a broad range of topics related to aviation operations including constitutional law, administrative law, Federal Aviation Administration enforcement actions, aircraft ownership issues, products liability law, criminal law, contract law, and international law. Course activities include case reading, argument, and legal research. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status, open to Aviation majors and minors only, and a minimum GPA of 2.6. F,S,SS.
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