ATC Fundamentals: Block I: Day 1 (2017)
Question 1.
Air Traffic Control Tower
ANSWER
Terminal ATC facility that uses air/ground communications and visual signaling to provide services in the vicinity of an airport.
Question 2.
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
ANSWER
FAA facility that provides service to aircraft on an IFR flight plan in controlled airspace principally during the enroute phase of flight.
Question 3.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
ANSWER
National aviation authority that regulates and over-sees the NAS.
Question 4.
Chief Controller (CCTLR)
ANSWER
Manages the internal operations of the ATC facility such as scheduling personnel.
Question 5.
National Airspace System (NAS)
ANSWER
Common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports and landing areas, etc.
Question 6.
Watch Supervisor (WS)
ANSWER
Responsible for ATC facility operations during their shift to include the overall flow of air traffic operations and ensures they are safe and efficient.
Question 7.
Senior Controller (SC)
ANSWER
Same responsibilities as a WS, while simultaneously being responsible for an operating position.
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Question 1.
Air Traffic Control Tower
ANSWER
Terminal ATC facility that uses air/ground communications and visual signaling to provide services in the vicinity of an airport.
Question 2.
Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
ANSWER
FAA facility that provides service to aircraft on an IFR flight plan in controlled airspace principally during the enroute phase of flight.
Question 3.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
ANSWER
National aviation authority that regulates and over-sees the NAS.
Question 4.
Chief Controller (CCTLR)
ANSWER
Manages the internal operations of the ATC facility such as scheduling personnel.
Question 5.
National Airspace System (NAS)
ANSWER
Common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports and landing areas, etc.
Question 6.
Watch Supervisor (WS)
ANSWER
Responsible for ATC facility operations during their shift to include the overall flow of air traffic operations and ensures they are safe and efficient.
Question 7.
Senior Controller (SC)
ANSWER
Same responsibilities as a WS, while simultaneously being responsible for an operating position.
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