Air Traffic Controller School

The air traffic controller program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach 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 Florida colleges that offer air traffic controller school.

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach

1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach has a yearly student enrollment of approximately five thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Engineering
• Transportation And Materials Moving
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Physical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. A score within the range of 980 - 1220 on the SAT, or 21 - 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 79% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 32 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at erau.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $33,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,900 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach offers several athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.erau.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Air Traffic Controller Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 430
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $130980

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

Salary & Wages

• Jacksonville, FL
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $54590

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