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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AVIT 229 - Aviation Law
PREREQUISITES: AVIT 111 - Introduction to Aviation Technology .
PROGRAM: Aviation Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2017
This course introduces students to the legal structure of aviation. The course is designed to cover the basic legal principles surrounding aircraft acquisition, route planning, pilot and mechanic certification, FAA enforcement procedures, aviation tort litigation, as well as legal issues that airports and airlines may face.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to;
- Develop a basic understanding of administrative, tort, criminal, contract, labor, and international law as they relate to the aviation industry.
- Exhibit the skills needed to read and understand reported court cases, statutes, and administrative regulations.
- Apply general legal theories to aviation topics.
- Identify various laws and regulating agencies relating to the aviation industry.
- Describe the legal and regulatory environments which surround the field of aviation.
- Discuss the legal issues affecting airline operations, civil aviation, Fixed Base Operators, and airport administrators.
- Exhibit an ability to identify and mitigate aviation related actions that may be counter to aviation laws and regulations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Tort Law
- Aircraft Insurance
- FAA Enforcement
- Accident and Incident Reporting
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Law
- International Treaties
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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