DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED AVIATION SCIENCES
Aviation Beyond Flight
Department of Applied Aviation Sciences
PROGRAMS Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management The A.S. in Air Traffic Management is an introductory program that launches students into the dynamic environment of air traffic control. One of a small number of schools with an FAA designation as an Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative School, students will be qualified by the FAA for the terminal/ tower portion of an Air Traffic Control certification upon program completion. Graduates leave Embry-Riddle well-prepared for the demands of the National Airspace System and ready to contribute to the safety and efficiency of flight operations. Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management The B.S. in Air Traffic Management propels students into fast-paced and dynamic environments. In addition to earning terminal/tower qualifications, students will also become qualified by the FAA for the en route operations. As the first institution to become certified to train en route controllers, Embry-Riddle gives you a unique opportunity to get ahead and be the best of the best. With the largest interactive Air Traffic Control Lab in the United States, cutting-edge simulators, a weather center and meteorology labs, everything you need to succeed is right at your fingertips. Faculty with previous experience as air traffic controllers bring crucial insights into the classroom, setting you up for a competitive career at a leading organization.
The Department of Applied Aviation Sciences is the place where aviation becomes interdisciplinary, combining science, technology, human factors, operations and safety. Degrees from this department go beyond flight, allowing you to gain skills that can take your career anywhere. Our exceptional coursework and labs prepare you to create innovative solutions for complex challenges in the aviation and aerospace industries. You will learn to conduct data analysis, make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on the industries of tomorrow. Whether your degree path is air traffic control, safety management, meteorology or space operations, you’ll learn from faculty who bring deep industry experience into the classroom. Dive into the fields that make flight a reality and launch a rewarding career in aviation and aerospace.
$ 144,580 Median annual salary for air traffic controllers. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
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