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Air Traffic Control Equipment Education and Training

Learn how to maintain and repair air traffic control system devices and equipment

By Rachel Davy, Writer/Editor
There are many ways to receive the education and training necessary to learn how to use, maintain or repair air traffic control equipment and supplies. You can get training from the armed forces and military or go to an aviation school to learn about things like landing systems and airfield lighting and guidance systems.

Get information about ATC supplies and equipment from air traffic control equipment manufacturers. Here are some additional things to consider about air traffic control equipment education and training:

1. Get air traffic control (ATC) equipment education and training by enlisting in the air force or military and also by receiving training from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA).

2. Use directories and articles to find schools to teach you about using, maintaining and repairing air traffic control basic equipment.

3. Learn about the different kinds of air traffic control equipment systems from companies that manufacturer it.

 

Learn about air traffic control supplies and equipment from the air force, military or FAA

One of the ways to get training and education in order to use air traffic control tower equipment is to enlist in the United States Air Force or the United States Army. You will get hands-on training to learn how to properly use, maintain and repair air traffic control mandatory equipment and supplies. The FAA (Federal Aviation Association) also has training information and educational resources available to help air traffic equipment repair persons and mechanics.
Try: Become an air traffic controls operations apprentice after you enlist in the U.S. Air Force to get training on how to use air traffic equipment and supplies. Learn how to use portable air traffic control equipment and other types of air traffic controller equipment after you enlist with the U.S. Army to become an air traffic control equipment repairer. Visit the (Federal Aviation Association) FAA Safety Team online library to get information about air traffic safety and equipment.

Attend aviation schools to learn about air traffic controller equipment usage and maintenance

Another way to get training to use air traffic equipment is by taking classes at colleges and aviation schools. Students receive a full overview of the duties of an air traffic controller or repairer as well as learn how to use radar and meteorology equipment.
Try: Take the Air Traffic training courses at Metropolitan State College of Denver's Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science or take classes at Air Traffic Controller Exam. Both of these schools teach students how to use and maintain air traffic supplies and equipment such as voice switches, approach control and tower automation. Use the Directory of Schools and the Flight School List.com to find air traffic mechanic and aviation colleges and courses.

Get information about ATC supplies from air traffic control equipment manufacturers

Many air traffic controller equipment companies offer information about their equipment as well as educational materials to help air traffic controllers and mechanics use their equipment effectively and efficiently.
Try: Visit barco.com to learn about their air traffic control equipment systems. This site also offers support as well as press releases so that users can get updated information about new equipment. Go to Jane's Information Group to get information from more than 600 ATC supplies and systems manufacturers from around the world. This site also offers education and training information for air traffic controllers.

 

  • Join organizations for air traffic controllers to receive up-to-date information about air traffic equipment updates and developments and to network with other air traffic controllers and technicians.

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