AVIA 400 - Airline Operations Management

Credits: 5
Covers commercial air carrier and other broad ranging aviation operations management models and business models that show differences in local, regional, national and international markets. Consideration of government regulations, local, national and international economics, emerging aviation technology impacts with special emphasis on cost and revenue factors affecting aviation operations.

Prerequisite: Admission to BAS in Aeronautical Science degree.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Describe how modern airlines operate in the era of the ever-shrinking wortd where information is nearly instant and the deluge of information from many quarters can create a hectic and very challenging market environment.
Outline the various factors that affect how a Commercial Air Carrier conducts business, addresses customer needs, addresses market competition from competing air carriers.
Explain about business planning in the highly competitive air carrier market.

Program Outcomes

Prepare for a position in the aviation industry.
Employ their understanding of the integral parts of the global aviation industry through practical application of comprehensive aeronautical principles.
Demonstrate their ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of aviation professionals through proficiency in the skills and technology used in the aviation industry.

College-wide Outcomes

Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.