Bachelor of Science in
Air Traffic Management
Embry‑Riddle’s Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management prepares students for entry-level controller positions and a dynamic career in air traffic control. The university is one of just a small number of universities with a formal partnership agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration.
For students who are aspiring to become an air traffic controller while still seeking a traditional college experience, the B.S. in Air Traffic Management at Embry-Riddle might be the unique opportunity students are looking for.
With coursework in terminal and en route operations, safety, airport and airline management, aviation weather and more, students will leave Embry-Riddle confident in their ability to guide aircraft and manage the skies.
Through the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program, a selective partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), students are placed directly into an FAA Facility after graduation, eliminating the need for further training at the FAA Academy.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
- The Air Traffic Management program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) on the Daytona Beach Campus.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- Federal Aviation Administration
- The Boeing Company
- Lockheed Martin
- Raytheon
- SAIC (Science Application International Corporation)
120 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
Daytona Beach, FL
- Control Tower Lab – Represents typical traffic for an air traffic facility. The Tower Lab displays typical aircraft and simulates the video environment of a specific airport and its surroundings. Tower airspace is the same as used in initial tower training at the academy.
- Terminal Radar Labs – The Terminal Radar Labs simulate environments of low-fidelity and high-fidelity airports and their surroundings using STARS. Terminal radar airspace is the same as used in initial terminal training at the academy.
- En Route Labs – The En Route Labs emulate the en route sector that is used in initial training at the FAA Academy in an ERAM environment. The labs can be used in both a radar and non-radar configuration depending on the class.
Prescott, AZ
- Air Traffic Control (ATC) Lab – This lab features simulation software capable of mimicking the exact aircraft performance and characteristics found in real-life flight. Metacraft SimSuite, the ATC simulation training software located in the ATC lab, is an exact replica of the software and technology used in real ATC facilities around the country.
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