AVIT 132 - Aviation Operations

 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to;

1. Understand the role of the Fixed Base Operator in the National Airspace System.

2. Identify general aviation management functions.

3. Describe and outline corporate aviation including business use of aircraft, corporate flight departments, and the types of aircraft used by that industry.

4. Identify and describe the linkages among the manufacturers, fixed base operators, and corporate operators.

5. Compare and contrast the inner-working of the unique components of the general aviation industry.

6. Demonstrate an understanding of marketing techniques.

7. Demonstrate understanding of basic aviation fiscal administration.

8. Understand the role of human resources in the general aviation environment. 

9. Identify general aviation organization and administrative functions.

10. Identify functions of the flight line and front desk. 

11. Outline and explain the Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to general aviation flight training and maintenance.

12. Demonstrate an understanding of aviation management information systems. 

13. Demonstrate an understanding of basic general aviation maintenance procedures. 

14. Demonstrate an understanding of general aviation safety and liability.

15. Demonstrate an understanding of general aviation physical facilities.

 

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

• The Aviation Industry (pilots, airports, air navigation, scheduled air carriers, general aviation, fixed base operators, aviation interest groups, and the government regulatory system).
• History of management, the four functions, the business plan, delegation, and decision making.
• Marketing 4 Ps, market research and segmentation, marketing mix, and forecasting.
• Profit orientation, fiscal basics, balance sheets, income statements, contribution margin, break-even analysis, FBO cost centers, budgets, and credit.
• Labor markets, position descriptions, selection and training, salary, compensation, and benefits.
• Business structures, line and staff, the informal organization, and the organizational manual.
• Computers, spreadsheets, and aviation software.
• Flight line, front desk, operations, flight training, ratings, licenses, ground school, and charter.
• Maintenance personnel certification, inspections, repair stations, maintenance operations.
• Safety programs, liability assessment, risk management, and insurance.
• Leases and contracts.

GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A……………90-100

B…………….80-89

C…………….70-79

D……………60-69

F…………….0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus