AVM 333 - Air Transportation

• Describe the political, economic, and social changes brought about by the advent and evolution of air transportation.
• Identify the Federal Legislation which created and governs the air transportation industry.
• Detail the effects (pros and cons) of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 on the industry, its employees, and its customers.
• Describe the general functions and tasks of the DOT.
• Become familiar with the general functions and tasks of the FAA and NTSB.
• Become familiar with post -deregulation air carrier regulations and requirements
• Describe the different types of airlines, the certification necessary for those types, and the agreements entered into by carriers.
• Describe airline hierarchy.
• Discuss the laws pertaining to International Air Transportation.
• Describe the functions and duties of the various International Air Transportation Organizations.
• Discuss current and future trends in commercial space transportation
• Describe the typical management and organizational structure of air carriers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Air Carrier Marketing strategies and the complexities involved in determining ticket prices, forecasting demand, and scheduling crew and equipment.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the accounting and financial analysis practices used by the Air Transportation industry.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the accounting and financial analysis practices used by the Air Transportation industry.
• Demonstrate an understanding of industry forecasts and fleet planning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the processes used by the airlines to determine fleet size and type.
• Determine advantages and disadvantages of various commercial class aircraft.
• Define general aviation.