Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0853
Organization's ID:
50034003
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
160 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Terminal Radar Operations
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable the terminal air traffic control specialists to operate radar control positions and solve radar air traffic control problems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform situation monitoring
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Sequence air traffic
  • Route or plan flights
  • Assess weather impact
  • Manage position resources

General Topics:

  • Primary and Secondary Radar
  • STARS
  • Transfer of Identification
  • Altitude Assignment
  • Separation Procedures
  • Vectoring
  • Visual Approaches
  • Speed Adjustment
  • Radar Services for VFR Aircraft
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • three performance assessments in a laboratory environment

Minimum Passing Score:

100%
Supplemental Materials