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AVM 333 - Air Transportation


Description:
The air transportation system including facilities, regulations, and problems encountered in commercial transportation, airline operations, economic, ethical, and social considerations.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: English 101 with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: (4)

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

  • 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.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/16/10

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