Aeronautical Management Technology (Air Traffic Management) ,BS
Air Traffic Control, Air Traffic Management, approved for STEM-OPT extension, aviation
Are you dreaming of working in aeronautics? Apply your passion for aviation to a career in air traffic management. You will gain the technical, business and communication skills needed to thrive in this critically important field.
The Bachelor of Science program in aeronautical management technology with a concentration in air traffic management provides a technical foundation in the air traffic control procedures used by air traffic controllers in control towers and radar facilities.
Students acquire a strong background in aircraft operations and business principles, and gain management skills through coursework specific to air traffic control and aviation. As part of the degree program, students are required to take courses that qualify them to earn their airline dispatcher certificate.
This intensive program of classroom study and laboratory practice uses state-of-the-art air traffic control simulators to enhance and reinforce classroom study. Students receive training in the methodologies and technologies that are currently being developed for the next generation of air traffic control systems. Students develop the skills of analytical thinking, clear and concise communication, problem-solving and teamwork.
ASU is a partner in the FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative and is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 170 - Precalculus
- Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
The Federal Aviation Administration has minimum requirements for employment in civil aviation. Students should see https://www.faa.gov/jobs/career_fields/aviation_careers for more information. Graduates of the program are not guaranteed employment by the FAA. Students who do not have U.S. citizenship may be admitted to the program but are not eligible for employment by the FAA.
A current ASU student must have a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, aeronautical management technology students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The Federal Aviation Administration's 2020 Controller Workforce Plan projects that the agency plans to hire more than 8,500 new controllers by 2029 to keep pace with the expected attrition rate and traffic growth. A total of 9,596 new controllers are expected to be hired in the period 2019 to 2029. The increase in the volume of air traffic requires more controllers to handle the additional work. New computerized systems assist controllers by automatically making many of the routine decisions, allowing controllers to handle more traffic and thus increasing their productivity.
Despite the clear demand for new controllers in the immediate future, competition for admission to the FAA-approved training programs is expected to remain intense because there are generally many more applicants than openings. Graduates who have met all the FAA requirements are eligible to be considered for employment.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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1.4%
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$132,250
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4.9%
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$49,600
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8.2%
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$98,560
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-1.1%
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$44,830
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
Students should note that not all programs within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering lead to professional licensure.
Aviation Programs
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
