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The curriculum builds the foundation a student needs to enter the FAA Academy for additional air traffic control training. The coursework provides exposure to procedures and operations like those found in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control facilities. The Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management (ATM) at the Daytona Beach Campus is for students whose goal is to become an air traffic controller or work in a related field. Students pursue a variety of co-ops and internships with airline, aviation and air transportation companies focused on safety, training, operations, dispatch and transportation. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a median annual salary of $130,420. Air Traffic Controllers are some of the highest paid government employees, with the U.S. Upon graduation, graduates emerge prepared for an entry-level air traffic controller position with the FAA or other entities. Since Embry-Riddle has a formal partnership agreement with the FAA, be assured the curriculum and standards meet FAA demands and always exceed its expectations. The program at Embry-Riddle delivers fundamental traffic controller knowledge and competency through a mix of realistic lab simulations, classroom instruction, and computer-based learning. Because of the high quality of their education and experience, Embry-Riddle graduates always lead their classes at the FAA Academy. The Air Traffic Management program provides you with the knowledge and foundation designated for entry into the FAA Academy, where you’ll be integrated with others for additional air traffic control training.

One of just a small number of colleges and universities granted FAA designation as a Collegiate Training Initiative school (and among the original cohort of 13), Embry-Riddle’s air traffic control program is taught by passionate, knowledgeable professors who have held positions as air traffic controllers themselves. The Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic Management program at Embry-Riddle prepares graduates to fill those seats in a thrilling career in air traffic control. This correlates to approximately 14,000 open positions for new controllers to join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). air traffic controllers who are currently working will be eligible for retirement. During the next decade, 85 percent of the U.S.