Air Traffic Controller School

The air traffic controller program at LeTourneau University 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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LeTourneau University

511 S Whiting, Baytown, TX

LeTourneau University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Longview, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Interdenominational affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. LETU has a yearly student enrollment of over three thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to LETU are within the range of 22 - 29 for the ACT exam, or 1540 - 1930 for the SAT exam. Approximately 60 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 41 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at letu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The LeTourneau University Yellow Jackets participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.letu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Air Traffic Controller Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LeTourneau University has offered the following programs for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $146310

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $47900

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