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Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam Syllabus
The Air Traffic Skills Assessment used by the FAA to select entry-level air traffic controller trainees. The full Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam syllabus: 7 subjects, 24 chapters, 72 topics and 104 sub-topics, with 360 flashcards written against it.
Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam subjects
Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
ATSA Exam Structure, Eligibility, and Selection Process
- FAA Controller Hiring Pathway · 3 topics
- ATSA Test Format and Logistics · 3 topics
- Subtest Inventory Overview · 3 topics
Air Traffic Scenarios Simulation (Dynamic Radar Task)
- Simulation Interface and Mechanics · 3 topics
- Separation and Conflict Management · 3 topics
- Cognitive Skills Measured · 3 topics
- Performance Strategy · 3 topics
Memory and Working-Memory Subtests
- Working-Memory Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Letter and Number Recall Tasks · 3 topics
- Auditory and Visual Memory Integration · 3 topics
Spatial Reasoning and Visualization
- Mental Rotation and Orientation · 3 topics
- Spatial Projection and Tracking · 3 topics
- Pattern and Figure Reasoning · 3 topics
Numerical, Analytical, and Logical Reasoning
- Applied Arithmetic and Mental Math · 3 topics
- Deductive and Inductive Logic · 3 topics
- Information Prioritization and Problem Solving · 3 topics
Personality, Biodata, and Behavioral Assessment
- Diagnostic Test of Personality (DTP) · 3 topics
- Experience and Biodata Questionnaire · 3 topics
- Controller Job-Relevant Competencies · 3 topics
Foundational Air Traffic Control Knowledge
- National Airspace System (NAS) Basics · 3 topics
- Separation Standards and Procedures · 3 topics
- Communication and Phraseology · 3 topics
- Navigation and Flight Fundamentals · 3 topics
- Safety Culture and Human Factors · 3 topics
Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam flashcards
360 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- ATSA Exam Structure, Eligibility, and Selection Process — 51 cards
- Air Traffic Scenarios Simulation (Dynamic Radar Task) — 53 cards
- Memory and Working-Memory Subtests — 50 cards
- Spatial Reasoning and Visualization — 51 cards
- Numerical, Analytical, and Logical Reasoning — 51 cards
- Personality, Biodata, and Behavioral Assessment — 51 cards
- Foundational Air Traffic Control Knowledge — 53 cards
Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam syllabus?
Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam covers 7 subjects: ATSA Exam Structure, Eligibility, and Selection Process, Air Traffic Scenarios Simulation (Dynamic Radar Task), Memory and Working-Memory Subtests, Spatial Reasoning and Visualization, Numerical, Analytical, and Logical Reasoning, Personality, Biodata, and Behavioral Assessment and Foundational Air Traffic Control Knowledge.
How many chapters and topics are in the Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam syllabus?
24 chapters and 72 topics, broken down further into 104 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Foundational Air Traffic Control Knowledge is the largest subject, with 15 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there Air Traffic Controller / FAA ATSA Exam flashcards?
Yes — 360 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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