Air Traffic Control Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative (ECTI) Certificate

Important Information

Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway: Aviation Track

Disclosures

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Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

• Air Traffic Control ECTI Certificate Curriculum Map (Fall Start)  
• Air Traffic Control ECTI Certificate Curriculum Map (Spring Start) 

Courses Needed for This Program*

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 16

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

The FAA Enhanced Collegiate Training Initiative (ECTI) program for air traffic control is comprised of four courses, three content courses and one multi-day hands-on Assessment and is designed for students who will be assigned to FAA terminal air traffic control facilities or will apply to control towers participating in the federal Contract Tower program. Students will receive classroom and laboratory instruction and practice on tabletop and control tower simulation systems. Successful completion of this certificate qualifies students for direct appointment to FAA Air Traffic Control facilities and for employment at Contract Tower facilities nation-wide.

Prior to declaring this program of study, students are recommended to contact the Aviation Technology department at aviation@ccbcmd.edu to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.

Enrollment in certificate coursework is restricted and competitive. Students will be reviewed by Aviation Faculty and must submit the following for consideration:

• a standard CTI endorsement from CCBC or a recognized college or university
• a Class II FAA medical certification
• a score of Well Qualified or better on the FAA Air Traffic Skills Assessment test

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to: 

1. meet FAA standards to qualify for direct appointment to the Air Traffic Controller workforce;
2. coordinate and regulate the flow of air traffic at all levels of airport density;
3. interpret flight plans and flight data to manage air traffic patterns;
4. function effectively and efficiently in a team;
5. monitor and communicate to pilots changing weather conditions;
6. apply FAA and NTSB regulations and other aeronautical and security guidelines
7. appropriately in various aviation and safety settings; and
8. speak and communicate clearly and decisively using standard industry pilot-controller phraseology.