Air Traffic Controller School

The air traffic controller program at Mountain View 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 Texas colleges that offer air traffic controller school.

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Mountain View College

1701 W Ben White Blvd, Ste 100, Austin, TX

Mountain View College is a community college located in the large city of Dallas, Texas. Prospective students considering MVC will find the campus a cheaper alternative to many other institutions of higher learning, with a low annual tuition rate of under $2500 a year for in-state residents, and about $4000 for out of state students.

As a public institute of higher education, applicants will enjoy an open admissions process at Mountain View College, which opens its door to students of all backgrounds and educational needs.

As of 2013, Mountain View College currently serves the higher education needs of approximately 8500 students, of which some 6200 are part-time students, while about 2200 are full-time. As you can probably guess from the above demographics, Mountain View College is a great choice for those who want to earn a college degree, but are unable to devote the time required for a full course load.

Students can choose to major in a number of popular academic programs at Mountain View College, earning an associate's degree in fields including early childhood education and teaching, e-commerce, biotechnology laboratory technician, criminal justice, air traffic controller, aviation/airway management and operations, emergency medical technician, and many, many more.

Considering its prime location in Dallas, a large city and financial hub, students in search of off-campus extracurricular activities will find any number of entertainment hotspots options and a thriving night life is well within reach at MVC, whether by car or on foot.

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Students Enrolled in the Air Traffic Controller Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mountain View College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).