Air Traffic Control Academy Prep Certificate

The certificate prepares students for the entrance exam into the FAA Air Traffic Control Academy in Oklahoma City.

Credit Hours Required: 9

This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. To explore other financial aid opportunities, please visit YC Admission.

Program Requirements

Upon successful completion of the Air Traffic Control Academy Prep certificate, the learner will be able to:

Describe the Air Traffic Control (ATC) System and National Airspace System (NAS).
Demonstrate skills in radar separation procedures, airspace protection, speed adjustments and vectoring techniques.
Summarize basic VFR Control Tower operations, including duties and responsibilities.
Describe basic navigation related to airspace.
Explain fundamental effects of various weather conditions on aircrafts.
Interpret Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP), Departure Procedure (DP) and Standard Arrival Route (STAR) Charts.