Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FAA-0620 Version: 7 Organization's ID: 50046 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 288 hours Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2026 11/1/2020 - 9/30/2023 8/1/2017 - 10/31/2020 9/1/2013 - 7/31/2017 8/1/2010 - 8/31/2013 8/1/2007 - 7/31/2010 1/1/2002 - 7/31/2007 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 6 Air Traffic Control Tower Operations Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to train newly hired terminal students in basic tower knowledge, skills, and procedures. Learning Outcomes: Manage air traffic sequences Route or plan flights Assess weather impact Manage position resources Respond to system/equipment degradation Resolve conflict situations (Local Control only) Perform situation monitoring General Topics: Terminal Controller Tower Equipment ATIS Flight Data Clearance Delivery and Clearances General Control Local Control Position VFR Arrival and Departure Procedures Visual Operations Runway Incursions Fatigue and Countermeasures FDIO Aircraft Characteristics and Recognition Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Discussion Laboratory Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content