AVM 434 - Airport Operations

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify, compare and evaluate various airport operational components.
• Explain the organizational structures and management functions at airports.
• Describe the relationships between airport, airline and users.
• 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.
• Describe 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.