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Air Traffic Control Education and Training News and Trends

Choosing schools that are current with ATC training trends and technology

By George Angus, Owner Tumblemoose Productions
The air traffic controller education system, like most education systems, is dynamic and prone to change with today's rapid changes in technology and education delivery systems. Air traffic controllers who attend ATC training at an air traffic school using current technology stand a higher chance of recruitment and job placement.

There are a large number of facilities that offer air traffic control education and training. When considering ATC schools, consider the following to ensure the air traffic control course is keeping up with air traffic control education and training news and trends:

1. Is the air traffic controller training program's web site current? Are there topics, documents or forms that have recent dates?

2. Do the faculty for the ATC courses participate in current FAA or industry projects?

3. Does the air traffic control school have the very latest in simulation technology?

 

Check to see if your choice for ATC education is FAA approved

There may be worthwhile ATC schools that are not FAA approved specifically, but an FAA approved school will have a relationship with the FAA that ensures compliance with the latest ATC training trends and technology.
Try: There is a listing of FAA approved ATC colleges through the College Training Initiative (CTI) at the ATC-CTI website. The FAA Academy is located in Oklahoma City and offers ATC Specialist technical training once initial training is complete.

Discover alternative ATC training platforms that are keeping up with the latest trends in technology

Sometimes an FAA approved degree program is not the best alternative for someone's specific situation. There are other viable sources that are on the cutting edge of technology and offer excellent training to be an air traffic controller.
Try: The military option is arguably one of the best solutions for training to receive air traffic controller training. One of the best around is with the US Air Force. Pan American International Flight Academy has the latest simulators to ensure complete training in air traffic control.

Find the status and application of ATC training simulator systems

Awareness of the news and trends in ATC education and training is enhanced through the study of ATC simulator systems used in the training industry. Training trends follow technology. Know the technology and you will know what to look for in the best ATC training programs.
Try: The Status and Application of ATC Training Simulators by Airport International gives an excellent view of trends in the use of ATC simulators. Downloadable product brochures are available from UFA, whose impressive client list includes the FAA as well as the US Air Force and the US Army.

 

  • Check with your local flight training academy to find a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). They have the ability to arrange a tour of a local airfield tower. This provides a great opportunity to ask the local controllers about possible schools and trends in the industry.

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