On-Campus
Program
60 Credit Hours
to Graduate
Full-Time, In-State Tuition
$5,325 per Semester
Low-Cost Textbooks
for All Students
The only FAA Part 141 collegiate flight program in Kentucky
To meet the need within the Commonwealth and the nation, Eastern Kentucky University’s associate degree in air traffic management prepares students to enter the rapidly growing air traffic control industry.
Students will benefit from state of the art facilities, hands-on learning, experienced faculty and being part of Kentucky’s only FAA Part 141 collegiate flight program. The degree focuses on the workforce and is designed to prepare students for entry-level aviation and air traffic management careers, making it easier for students to transition into the workforce upon graduation. EKU’s associate degree in air traffic management offers a direct academic pathway into EKU’s bachelor of science in aviation.
FAA Workforce documentation, federal labor projections, and regional workforce analyses indicate that 8,000–10,000 FAA air traffic controllers are expected to be eligible for retirement over the next five years. To meet that need, the current FAA hiring goal is approximately 1,500–1,800 controllers annually. There are an estimated 2,000 openings per year when controller and support positions are combined and aviation operations and support roles are projected to grow by approximately 4–6% nationally. Students can prepare to take to the towers as the FAA expects to hire at least 8,900 new air traffic controllers through 2028 to address staffing shortages.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Learn essential skills from the only FAA Part 141 collegiate flight program in Kentucky. The curriculum for EKU’s associates degree in air traffic management blends academic and professional preparation with course topics including Air Traffic Control Regulations and Procedures, Control Tower Operations and Simulation, and Enroute Radar Operations.
EKU’s College of Justice, Safety and Military Science is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.
Jacinda Bertie-Cockerham
College Enrollment Counselor
Call: 859-622-6520
Text: 859-305-1198
jacinda.bertie@eku.edu
Common Job Titles: Commercial, Corporate or Military Pilot, Operations Specialist, Safety Manager, UAS Operations
Modalities: on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
Common Job Titles: Law Enforcement Officer, Emergency Manager, Criminal Investigator/ Detective
Modalities: on-campus, online
Credit Hours: 120
Stratton Building
Room 50
4453 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-1014
aviation@eku.edu
