AVIA 410 - Aviation and Aircrew Resource Management

Credits: 5
Covers modern flight operations and management of resources before, during and after flight. Emphasis on management coordination and communication on the ground, during pre-flight planning, and in the air between the aircrew and the ground team. Special emphasis on managing in-flight emergency operations involving solutions that include ground and air resources to ensure safe, efficient, effective flight operations.

Prerequisite: Admission to BAS in Aeronautical Science degree.

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

Explain methods, procedures and practices modem air carrier companies use to manage flight crew resources and then how flight crews and supporting ground crews work together to conduct flight operations in the modern airspace environment.
Analyze past accident and incident scenarios and learn what crews in crises and in emergencies situations did to deal with a variety of problems.
Show how the communications processes that support modem flight environments.and how these communications technologies and practices create opportunities to fully support flight operations for air carrier.

Program Outcomes

Be thoroughly prepared 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.