Air Traffic Controller School

The air traffic controller program at Aims Community 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 Colorado colleges that offer air traffic controller school.

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Aims Community College

208 Edgemont Blvd, Alamosa, CO

Located in a large-town type setting, Aims Community College provides associate’s and certificate programs in Greeley Colorado. Students can pick curriculums in the fields of allied health, aviation, business technology, computer science, education, graphic design, construction, visual and performing arts, automotive, and medical assisting. In addition, the college offers students the opportunity to transfer credits to four-year colleges.

While the campus does not provide student housing or athletic activities, it does feature a bistro, library, a career center, and online education. Students can also obtain financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and work-study programs.               

The annual cost for in-state students is just over $3,000 while out-of-state students pay almost $13,000 annually. Established in 1967, the school currently maintains an enrollment of just over 4,800 students and has an almost 60% retention rate. The college, which has over 160 programs that grant degrees and certificates, is located on 5401 W. 20^th Street in Greely. Contact the school at 970-330-8008 for further information. 

Students Enrolled in the Air Traffic Controller Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Aims Community College offers an associate's degree program in air traffic controller.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).