Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FAA-0849 Organization's ID: 43078001 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 8.2 weeks (328 hours) Dates Offered: 8/1/2017 - 7/31/2020 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 6 Electronics, Engineering (Electrical), or Mathematics Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to validate newly hired Airway Transportation System Specialists (ATSSs) have the necessary skills to be successful in NAS System Equipment Courses. Learning Outcomes: Enroll in NAS System Equipment Courses necessary to maintain, repair, and certify, as necessary, NAS Systems General Topics: Basic math through trigonometry Basic electronics symbols/components, circuits, and troubleshooting Principles of transmission lines Antennas and radiation patterns Concepts of transmission line theory IT networking, foundations of Linux, network devices LAN operations Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Discussion Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Academy Basic Instructor Training (FAA-0289) ACEPS Standby/Critical Power & Distribution Systems (FAA-0720) Air Traffic Basics (TRACON) (FAA-0632) Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS) Overview (FAA-0715) Facility Instructor Training (FAA-0003) Initial En Route Qualification Training (FAA-0843) Initial Tower Cab Training (FAA-0620) Instructor Effectiveness Training (Blended) (FAA-0850) Litton Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVS) IIA (FAA-0584) Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator (MALSR) Enhanced Hands on (FAA-0730) View All Courses Page Content