AVIT 305 - Airline Operations and Management

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: AVIT 202
  • Prerequisite or Corequisite: AVIT 102

This course is designed to cover the complex area of operational techniques and problems confronting the airlines today. Officials from airlines will conduct discussion on the real and immediate problems in airline operations. Market research and passenger trends, route feasibility studies and criteria transport aircraft will be stressed.

Student Learning Outcomes

This course objective is to insure that students recognize, identify and appreciate the management and operational role of air carriers and the supporting aviation industry. A research requirement to observe air carrier administration, operations, fiscal considerations and relationships with aviation industry and supporting government agencies is part of the course requirement. The course expects to advance the students understanding of the aviation industry management and operations.

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the list below includes the significant objectives. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify management, administrative, operations, fiscal, personnel and maintenance factors that effect air carrier and supporting aviation agencies
  • Identify supportive relationships between air carriers, supporting industry and government agencies
  • Conduct research and prepare a class presentation involving air carrier management and operations

Sample Assessment and Course Tasks

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the lists below include some of the course tasks for this course.

  • Identify management concepts, models and operational procedures used by air carriers
  • Appreciate and demonstrate knowledge of administration, flight operations, maintenance, ramp service, reservations, passenger relations necessary for air carrier operations
  • Identify and observe supportive relationships between air carriers, supporting airport authorities, industry and government agencies
  • Examine relevant issues as personnel issue, security, fuel impact and others that impact air carrier operations,
  • Observe, research and prepare a class presentation involving an air carrier or supporting agency

Evaluation Standards

The student's knowledge and understanding of air carrier management and operations will be evaluated through classroom discussion, reports, presentations, research, examinations and other assignments deemed appropriate by the instructor. A passing grade of 70% on all course material is required.