AVM 434 - Airport Operations

Description:
This course prepares students to manage airport operations effectively and safely. It focuses on evaluating operational components, organizational structures, and functions of airports; and on meeting the operational requirements of various stakeholders of the airport.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: AVM 333 and AVM 334.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:

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.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online Spring Locations: Ellensburg, Online Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online