Air Traffic Control Certificate, Credit Certificate
The Air Traffic Control certificate is designed to prepare students for employment as Air Traffic Control support specialists working in airport control towers, Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facilities, and Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC). These professionals are also qualified to work in an airport, corporate, government, or airline flight operations center.
Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.
Some aviation classes have lab fees. Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.
Program objectives
Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will:
- Successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control-Basics course requirements.
- Be qualified for employment with air traffic control facilities, regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, charter or cargo operators, fixed based operators, aviation training centers, or with a government agency or military service.
- Be qualified for employment for non-aviation positions available with other transportation related services, law enforcement, or other federal, state and local agencies.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate program, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate leadership, teamwork, managerial, and organizational skills within the aviation industry;
- analyze and assess airline and corporate flight operations, government regulations, and safety and environmental concerns to plan and implement appropriate strategic and tactical business methodologies;
- measure the impact of global competition and security issues on the U.S. aviation industry, identify progressive actions to overcome these issues, and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and competitiveness;
- respond to changing paradigms and unique challenges associated with a culturally diverse workforce; and
- speak and write effectively for professional business communication in the aviation industry.
