Air Traffic Control Career Prep - Third Edition

NOTE: Prior editions included a software disk.
This Third Edition provides a download code for the software.

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 (compatible with Windows operating systems ONLY) 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 reports claim that as many as 11,800 NEW air traffic controllers will be needed over the next ten years.

Patrick Mattson's Air Traffic Control Career Prep introduces you to the aviation industry, the FAA's role, and what to expect as you pursue this career, with general information on opportunities, working conditions and benefits, and training and qualification requirements. This "ATC Career Prep" will be beneficial to propective ATC candidates who want to improve their chances of earning a high score on the ATC entrance exam.

The ATC pre-employment and aptitude test known as the "AT-SAT" is covered here--the subjects and the time allowed, and with ample practice sets to study. Sample questions, answers, and explanations for each of the subjects are provided, including analogies, scan ability, angles and applied math, dial reading, and ATC scenarios. The practice tests, software suite, and information in this book will serve you well as you start on the exciting career path to becoming an air traffic controller.

Second Edition (ATC-2) - If you have the second edition of the Air Traffic Control Career Prep, your book came with the Air Traffic Control Career Software Suite on a disk. After you install from the disk, you can download, open, and run this Update which will provide you with the same version of the software currently available in the new edition.

Third Edition (ATC-3) - The Air Traffic Control Career Prep Software Suite for the Third Edition of this book can be downloaded by clicking the Continue button below and using the password found on the Table of Contents page in the Air Traffic Control Career Prep book. This software download helps readers become familiar with and practice the 8 tests in the AT-SAT exam. The software includes AT-SAT test simulation exercises, as well as sample questions and answers to help readers grasp the topics covered, including:

• Analogies
• Scan abilities
• Angles
• Applied math
• Dial reading
• ATC scenarios
• Letter Factory
• Personality

For Software Suite download – This is Windows only software. Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are supported. 19 MB available hard drive space required.

Softcover, 224 pages.