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Information on the air traffic control at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW, including ATC statistical information and live audio.
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Air navigation services for the aviation industry within New Zealand and the Oceanic airspace.
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A website about air traffic control and general aviation in the US and UK.
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The FAA office which provides access to historical traffic counts, forecasts of aviation activity, and delay statistics.
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Provider of information and communication services for professionals in air traffic control.
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A C/AFT report (Feb 99) using airline metrics to evaluate the area of air traffic service.
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Index of FAA regulations (FARs); Title 14, chapters I and III.
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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.
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System development and fundamental research studies in the areas of air traffic control; ATC solutions include consultative evaluations, and project management.
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Guide to Air Traffic Control
Air traffic control is your eye towards the skyAir 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.




