Advanced Control Tower Operator (CTO) I

Catalog description

This course provides students with the advanced Air Traffic Control (ATC) knowledge for Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) Ground Control position. Fundamental knowledge requirements of an air traffic control specialist are studied in the classroom. Students will learn about the equipment used in an ATCT, necessary coordination procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) phraseology. Fundamental procedure requirements of an air traffic control specialist are applied and practiced in an actual ATCT. Students will perform air traffic duties to aircraft on the taxiways and parking ramps while using FAA phraseology.