Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0390
Organization's ID:
50034
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 weeks (168 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 5 Air Traffic Management, Aeronautics, or Aviation Management
Description

Objective:

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

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform departure/arrival position situation monitoring
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Sequence air traffic
  • Route or plan flights
  • Manage departure position resources
  • Assess weather impact
  • Respond to system/equipment degradation

General Topics:

  • Academy airspace
  • Primary and secondary radar
  • Transfer of radar identification
  • Separation procedures
  • Vectoring
  • Speed control
  • Altitude assignment
  • Departure procedures
  • Arrival and approach procedures
  • Additional services
  • Visual approaches
  • Radar services to VFR aircraft
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials