Air Traffic Control

Program
Degree Type
Associate in Science

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Program Overview

The Associate's Degree in Air Traffic Control (ATC) at Nashua Community College (NCC) will deliver fundamental traffic controller knowledge and competency through a mix of realistic lab simulations, classroom instruction, and computer-based learning.  Our program will be an ATC Tower program with graduates ready to assume positions at Air Traffic Control towers throughout the USA.  This program will be a part of the FAA’s Enhance College Training Initiative.  This program will allow for students to complete their entire FAA ATC Academy course work at NCC. Program fees apply, please contact the Admissions Department for details, 603.578.8908, NCCAdmissions@ccsnh.edu. 

 

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree in Aviation Technology, graduates will be able to:

  1. Coordinate and regulate the flow of Air Traffic.
  2. Interpret Flight plans and flight data to manage air traffic patterns.
  3. Function effectively and efficiently in a team.
  4. Apply FAA and NTSB regulations and security guidelines appropriately in various aviation and safety settings.
  5. Speak and communicate clearly and decisively using standard industry pilot-controller phraseology

In addition, the graduate will be able to demonstrate competency in the general education outcomes.

Accreditation

FAA approval

Technical Standards
  • No older than 30 years old at completion of program
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to speak English Clearly
  • Have at least one year of outside work experience at completion of program
  • Be able to pass a routine security background check and drug test
  • Score Well Qualified on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) test before end of first semester
  • Be able to pass a FAA 2nd Class Airman’s Medical Examination
  • Have a high school degree or equivalent
  • Have command of the English language
  • Have reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and comprehend service literature
  • Be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
  • Be able to complete requirements for college-level classes
Sub-Total Credits
60.00
Total Credits
60
Course Sequencing
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
General Education Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
English/Communications Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15.00
Item #
Title
Class Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts/World Language Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15.00