Air Traffic ManagementB.S. Aero
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.
- Program type:
- Major
- Format:
- On Campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 4 years
- Credit hours:
- 120
Why study air traffic management?
Air Traffic Management at UND
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Train with state of the art virtual tower and radar simulators, plus study in a second field.
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The Air Traffic Management curriculum prepares students for careers as ground-based controllers who direct aircraft through the NationalAirspace System (NAS).
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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.
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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.
Air Traffic Management Careers
Required Air Traffic Management Courses
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Check out what an Air Traffic Management student experiences throughout a day.