Air Traffic Controller School

The air traffic controller program at Hesston College prepares student for careers as local tower controllers, ground controllers, and terminal radar controllers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to air-traffic management and control, with additional training at the FAA Fight Control. Program courses include: flight control, radar and electronic scanning devices, plotting of flights, radio communication, interpretation of weather conditions, flight instrumentation used by pilots, and maintenance of flight-control center or control-tower log books. Get more details below including other Kansas colleges that offer air traffic controller school.

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Hesston College (Hesston)

1214 East 27th Street, Hays, KS

Hesston College is a private institution dedicated to offering a solid education for students located in and around Hesston. Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Transportation and Materials Moving
• Business and Marketing Studies

In the previous year, over 130 students graduated with 50% of those who start the program complete it. Over ten different programs are offered at Hesston, with an Associates degree being the highest degree offered. The more popular programs are listed below:

• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• General Studies
• Air Traffic Controller
• Commerce

To help students and recent graduates, Hesston College may provide services like:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Work study style employment

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Air Traffic Controllers

Description

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers according to established procedures and policies. Authorize, regulate, and control commercial airline flights according to government or company regulations to expedite and ensure flight safety.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, air traffic controllers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.6% from 2014 to 2024

Airfield Operations Specialists

Description

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel; dispatching; using airfield landing and navigational aids; implementing airfield safety procedures; monitoring and maintaining flight records; and applying knowledge of weather information.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, airfield operations specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).