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1 online resource (225 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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This is the PDF eBook edition of this title. This third edition of Air Traffic Control Career Prep is a comprehensive guide to one of the best-paying Federal government careers, including the test preparation for the initial Air Traffic Control exams. Also included in this book are instructions on how to access the ATC Career Prep Software Suite so you can become familiar with and practice the 8 tests in the AT-SAT exam. Air traffic controllers can earn high salaries and get good benefits--they are in big demand as much of the current workforce prepares to retire. Industry r. |
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Introduction; Chapter One: Your Air Traffic Control Career; General Overview; The FAA Air Traffic Control System; Airway Facilities; ATC Facilities; Work Roles; ATC Facility Visits; An ATC Career; Working Conditions; Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement; Job Outlook; Pay and Benefits; Certified Professional Controllers (CPC); CPC Training Progression; ARTCC Locations and Offices; ATO Regional Offices; ARTCC, TRACON and Airport Telephone Numbers; Chapter Two: The Entry Level ATC Position; Qualifications and Training; Initial Training Requirements for ATC Specialists. |
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General Work ExperienceEducation Requirements; Citizenship Requirements; Interview Requirement; Medical Examination; Suitability Determination and Security Investigation (SF-86); Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI); CTI Qualification Process; CTI Graduate Advice; Training Perspective; Oklahoma City Academy Training; Facility Training; Chapter Three: The AT-SAT Test; Introduction; Test-Taking Strategies; The Practice Tests; Air Traffic Scenarios; Analogies; Letter Factory; Scan; Angles; Applied Math; Dial Reading; Experience Questionnaire; Chapter Four: ATC Knowledge Questions; Appendices. |
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Appendix 1: Answers to Practice ExamsAppendix 2: Instruction/Evaluation Report, FAA Form 3120-25; Appendix 3: FAA FG-2152-1 Documents; Appendix 4: Study Maps and Symbology; Appendix 5: FAA Flight Progress Strips; Appendix 6: Internet Resources; Pilot/Controller Glossary. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Air traffic control -- United States -- Examinations -- Study guides.
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Air traffic control. |
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Examinations. |
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United States. |
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TRANSPORTATION -- Ships & Shipbuilding -- Pictorial. |
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Study guides.
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Electronic books.
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Study guides.
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Print version: Mattson, Patrick R. Air Traffic Control Career Prep (PDF eBook) : A comprehensive guide to one of the best-paying Federal government careers, including test preparation for the initial Air Traffic Control exams. New York : Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc., ©2014 9781619540927 |
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9781619541658 (electronic book) |
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1619541653 (electronic book) |
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9781619541665 (electronic book) |
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1619541661 (electronic book) |
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