ATC - Air Traffic Control
Free training courses. Effectively communicate with ATC. Start now.
www.AOPA.org/ASF
Free training courses. Effectively communicate with ATC. Start now.
www.AOPA.org/ASF
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A-Z Air Traffic Control Provider Directory
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Virtual DFW Tower
Includes weather radar, airport photos, flight tracking, ATC tutorial, and live feed from the tower.
www.ags.uci.edu
Includes weather radar, airport photos, flight tracking, ATC tutorial, and live feed from the tower.
www.ags.uci.edu
Dallas-Fort Worth(DFW/D10) TRACON/Towers
Information on the air traffic control at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW, including ATC statistical information and live audio.
web2.airmail.net
Information on the air traffic control at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW, including ATC statistical information and live audio.
web2.airmail.net
Airways Corporation of New Zealand
Air navigation services for the aviation industry within New Zealand and the Oceanic airspace.
www.airways.co.nz
Air navigation services for the aviation industry within New Zealand and the Oceanic airspace.
www.airways.co.nz
The IFR Room
A website about air traffic control and general aviation in the US and UK.
www.angelfire.com
A website about air traffic control and general aviation in the US and UK.
www.angelfire.com
Aviation Policies and Plans (APO) Data Systems
The FAA office which provides access to historical traffic counts, forecasts of aviation activity, and delay statistics.
www.apo.data.faa.gov
The FAA office which provides access to historical traffic counts, forecasts of aviation activity, and delay statistics.
www.apo.data.faa.gov
ARCON Corp.
Provider of research and development services specializing in air traffic control software development for the government. The company also provides distributed computing networking consulting services for general industry.
www.arcon.com
Provider of research and development services specializing in air traffic control software development for the government. The company also provides distributed computing networking consulting services for general industry.
www.arcon.com
Air Traffic Control Network
Provider of information and communication services for professionals in air traffic control.
www.atcnetwork.com
Provider of information and communication services for professionals in air traffic control.
www.atcnetwork.com
Midwest Air Traffic Control Service, Inc
A full service private air traffic control organization dedicated to providing air traffic control, weather reporting and related technical support services.
www.atctower.com
A full service private air traffic control organization dedicated to providing air traffic control, weather reporting and related technical support services.
www.atctower.com
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ATS Performance Focus Group
A C/AFT report (Feb 99) using airline metrics to evaluate the area of air traffic service.
www.boeing.com
A C/AFT report (Feb 99) using airline metrics to evaluate the area of air traffic service.
www.boeing.com
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Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD)
An operating center of The MITRE Corporation providing research, analyses, and technical services to help modernize the US Air Traffic Control system; works with the FAA.
www.caasd.org
An operating center of The MITRE Corporation providing research, analyses, and technical services to help modernize the US Air Traffic Control system; works with the FAA.
www.caasd.org
Comsoft
Located in Germany; handles communication for air traffic control including the RMCDE and RADNET systems which connects ATC systems in approximately 30 countries within Europe.
www.comsoft.de
Located in Germany; handles communication for air traffic control including the RMCDE and RADNET systems which connects ATC systems in approximately 30 countries within Europe.
www.comsoft.de
CyberAir Airpark
Includes Control Tower & FAA Info, the Museum, the RealAudio area, the RealVideo area, the Fixed Base Operations building, the Links Area, and Aviation Store.
www.cyberair.com
Includes Control Tower & FAA Info, the Museum, the RealAudio area, the RealVideo area, the Fixed Base Operations building, the Links Area, and Aviation Store.
www.cyberair.com
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Diversified International Sciences Corp.
Provider of custom applications software programming services specializing in air traffic control and databases and provider of office and business automation services with computer systems integration. This company also provides LAN maintenanc...
www.discmd.com
Provider of custom applications software programming services specializing in air traffic control and databases and provider of office and business automation services with computer systems integration. This company also provides LAN maintenanc...
www.discmd.com
Doss Aviation
Provider of flight training, aircraft maintenance and modification, air traffic control, maintenance training, fuels and supply management, transient aircraft support services, airfield management and defense fuel support operations.
www.dossaviation.com
Provider of flight training, aircraft maintenance and modification, air traffic control, maintenance training, fuels and supply management, transient aircraft support services, airfield management and defense fuel support operations.
www.dossaviation.com
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Edmund M. Strong Air Traffic Control Expert Witness and Consultant
Air traffic consultation related to accidents, rules, and procedures; located in Florida.
www.edstrong.com
Air traffic consultation related to accidents, rules, and procedures; located in Florida.
www.edstrong.com
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FAA Career Opportunities
The vacancy announcement lists worldwide FAA positions and forms and resources; also links to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) vacancy postings.
jobs.faa.gov
The vacancy announcement lists worldwide FAA positions and forms and resources; also links to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) vacancy postings.
jobs.faa.gov
FAA Newsroom
Links for journalists and others researching the FAA, including press releases, and fact sheets, statistics, safety and delay information, airworthiness directives, congressional testimony, and history.
www.faa.gov
Links for journalists and others researching the FAA, including press releases, and fact sheets, statistics, safety and delay information, airworthiness directives, congressional testimony, and history.
www.faa.gov
Federal Aviation Regulations
Index of FAA regulations (FARs); Title 14, chapters I and III.
www.faa.gov
Index of FAA regulations (FARs); Title 14, chapters I and III.
www.faa.gov
Flight Plans
FAA's information on filing flight plans (VFR, IFR); filing can be done by telephone, in person, or by radio.
www.faa.gov
FAA's information on filing flight plans (VFR, IFR); filing can be done by telephone, in person, or by radio.
www.faa.gov
Free Flight
The FAA homepage for its Free Flight initiative designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
www.faa.gov
The FAA homepage for its Free Flight initiative designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
www.faa.gov
Safe Flight 21 Program
Safe Flight 21 is an FAA and industry cooperative effort to perform operational evaluation of a set of nine operational enhancements that will lead to Free Flight.
www.faa.gov
Safe Flight 21 is an FAA and industry cooperative effort to perform operational evaluation of a set of nine operational enhancements that will lead to Free Flight.
www.faa.gov
Flight Transportation Associates, Inc. (FTA)
Provides professional consulting services on the technical, operational, economic, environmental, and management problems of air transportation.
www.ftausa.com
Provides professional consulting services on the technical, operational, economic, environmental, and management problems of air transportation.
www.ftausa.com
G
L
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory
Programs in Aviation Weather and Air Traffic Control technology.
www.ll.mit.edu
Programs in Aviation Weather and Air Traffic Control technology.
www.ll.mit.edu
M
MITRE Corporation (The)
Research and development organization specializing in systems engineering and systems integration services with advanced air traffic management systems. Services are provided to the Department of Defense, the FAA and other agencies.
www.mitre.org
Research and development organization specializing in systems engineering and systems integration services with advanced air traffic management systems. Services are provided to the Department of Defense, the FAA and other agencies.
www.mitre.org
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NAV Canada
Air navigation services, including air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, weather service and airport advisories.
www.navcanada.ca
Air navigation services, including air traffic control, flight information, weather briefings, weather service and airport advisories.
www.navcanada.ca
Freeflight with Airborne Separation Assurance
This site describes the work done recently at NLR on the Free Flight Concept, in collaboration with the NASA, the FAA Tech Center and the Netherlands Department of Civil Aviation (RLD). Under Free Flight, aircraft crews would be responsible for ...
www.nlr.nl
This site describes the work done recently at NLR on the Free Flight Concept, in collaboration with the NASA, the FAA Tech Center and the Netherlands Department of Civil Aviation (RLD). Under Free Flight, aircraft crews would be responsible for ...
www.nlr.nl
S
ATC Interactive
A free downloadable ATC simulation of radar sectors where you can create your own exercises. Windows(3.xx/NT) and DOS versions available.
users.skynet.be
A free downloadable ATC simulation of radar sectors where you can create your own exercises. Windows(3.xx/NT) and DOS versions available.
users.skynet.be
Systems, Technology & Management Consultants (STASYS)
Provider of civil aviation consultancy and software applications. Areas include air traffic management (ATM), emergency services, information security, communications and information systems.
www.stasys.co.uk
Provider of civil aviation consultancy and software applications. Areas include air traffic management (ATM), emergency services, information security, communications and information systems.
www.stasys.co.uk
T
Tern Systems Inc. Iceland
System development and fundamental research studies in the areas of air traffic control; ATC solutions include consultative evaluations, and project management.
www.tern.is
System development and fundamental research studies in the areas of air traffic control; ATC solutions include consultative evaluations, and project management.
www.tern.is
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The United Kingdom Air Traffic controllers Travel Section (UKATTS)
The world's largest independent travel organization for ATC staff; also includes general information on the UK's ATC system.
www.ukatts.org.uk
The world's largest independent travel organization for ATC staff; also includes general information on the UK's ATC system.
www.ukatts.org.uk
V
Volpe Center, Wake Vortex Program
The objective of this program is to assist the FAA in the development of systems and procedures capable of providing the air traffic control system with the information required to maximize traffic flow for existing vortex conditions.
www.volpe.dot.gov
The objective of this program is to assist the FAA in the development of systems and procedures capable of providing the air traffic control system with the information required to maximize traffic flow for existing vortex conditions.
www.volpe.dot.gov
W
Euro ATControllers
A forum where Euro (and non-Euro) Controllers can network and find information related to ATC.
welcome.to
A forum where Euro (and non-Euro) Controllers can network and find information related to ATC.
welcome.to
ATC - Air Traffic Control
Free training courses. Effectively communicate with ATC. Start now.
www.AOPA.org/ASF
Free training courses. Effectively communicate with ATC. Start now.
www.AOPA.org/ASF
Engineered Traffic Plans.
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Air Traffic Schools
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Guide to Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control is your eye towards the sky
Air traffic control (ATC), is the control center that directs aircrafts by separating them by laterally, vertically, and longitudinally. Your air traffic control specialist is looking to ensure your safety and provide you orderly, time efficient air travel. They do this for you by relaying information to your pilot such as weather and navigation information. The only time your pilot is allowed to deviate from the air traffic control specialist is in case of emergency.
Air traffic controllers reside in the control tower, which is a tall, windowed structure on airport property. Most air traffic controllers use radar, and some use Secondary Surveillance Radar to monitor arrivals and departures. Secondary Surveillance Radar helps air traffic management by mapping the area, the position of the planes, and data tags including the aircraft identification, its speed and its heading.
To find out more about Air Traffic Control and private Air Traffic Control:
1. Look at the history of ATC.
2. Find out about careers in Air Traffic Control and private Air Traffic Control.
3. Look at ATC industry organizations.
Air traffic controllers reside in the control tower, which is a tall, windowed structure on airport property. Most air traffic controllers use radar, and some use Secondary Surveillance Radar to monitor arrivals and departures. Secondary Surveillance Radar helps air traffic management by mapping the area, the position of the planes, and data tags including the aircraft identification, its speed and its heading.
To find out more about Air Traffic Control and private Air Traffic Control:
1. Look at the history of ATC.
2. Find out about careers in Air Traffic Control and private Air Traffic Control.
3. Look at ATC industry organizations.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Think about a career as an air traffic control specialist
Air traffic management can be a lucrative and rewarding. In May 2006, the average salary for an air traffic controller was $122,220.
I recommend:
Check out the FAA's video on what it's like to be an air traffic controller. You can also check out more information on ATC from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Find out more about the ATC Industry and jump into the action
Look into the future of ATC, or find out about industry organizations. You can also monitor live ATC feeds through the Internet.
I recommend:
The government's Joint Planning and Development Office is making NextGen satellite based tracking system, the air traffic control technology of the future. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association gives you a glimpse at current issues, air traffic control statistics, as well as additional career information. Check out live ATC feeds at LiveATC.net, and you can see and hear Atlanta info at ATCMonitor.com.
Check out other ATC software
Train your staff or students like a pro with the latest in Air Traffic Control software and simulation.
I recommend:
Try the Xavius ATC System, or look into Lockheed Martin's air traffic control simulation, training, testing and evaluation.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Nearly all ATC specialists are employees of the government. Jobs open up as replacements are needed.
