Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FAA-0849
Organization's ID:
43078001
Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8.2 weeks (328 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 6 Electronics, Engineering (Electrical), or Mathematics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to validate newly hired Airway Transportation System Specialists (ATSSs) have the necessary skills to be successful in NAS System Equipment Courses.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Enroll in NAS System Equipment Courses necessary to maintain, repair, and certify, as necessary, NAS Systems

General Topics:

  • Basic math through trigonometry
  • Basic electronics symbols/components, circuits, and troubleshooting
  • Principles of transmission lines
  • Antennas and radiation patterns
  • Concepts of transmission line theory
  • IT networking, foundations of Linux, network devices
  • LAN operations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials