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AVM 334 - Airport Management


Description:
Airport operations and management, including analysis of the role of the airport manager in planning, finance, and administration; public relations, social, political, and environmental considerations; operational requirements and facilities maintenance.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of FLT 334 each student should be able to:

  • Identify, compare and evaluate various airport types, functions and roles.
  • Explain the organizational structures and management functions at airports.
  • Identify and summarize the most significant Federal Aviation Regulations. (FARs) and other guidance related to airport operation or development.
  • Understand the management of airport operations, including airside facilities, landside facilities, airport maintenance, security and emergency activities
  • Explain the financial management process involved in airport management and capital improvement programming, including administration of airport improvement grants.
  • Understand the use of planning tools available to the airport manager, including master plans, airport layout plans, aviation system plans, environmental assessments, business plans, land use and noise compatibility planning.
  • Understand environmental and land use issues faced by airports, including federal, state and local regulation.
  • Recognize the role of public input into airport management decision making and policy development.
  • Discuss the various elements of an airport’s legal liability and responsibilities.
     
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/16/10



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