Bachelor of Science in Air Traffic and Airspace Management

Kent State University

The Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic and Airspace Management is part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) to provide a broad education in several areas of aviation to operate the National Airspace System in the 21st century. The Air Traffic and Airspace Management major offers practical simulation-based training to prepare students for professional work in air traffic control (ATC) and management. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to work as air traffic controllers, managers or numerous other types of professionals operating in the National Airspace System. The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Air Traffic and Airspace Management is to help prepare students for success in numerous aviation-related fields, including those that are emerging such as advanced air mobility (AAM), space traffic management (upper class E traffic management) and remote and automated operations. As an FAA AT-CTI program, students receive specialized education and training to help them earn employment and advancement in ATC. Additionally, this program focuses on disciplines such as aircraft dispatch (14 CFR Part 65), AAM and many more.

College of Aeronautics and Engineering