AVIA 370 - Aviation Safety Management System

Credits: 5
Covers FAA Safety Management System model and case studies to develop understanding of FAA SMS methodology and procedures. Case studies cover different aspect of SMS risk assessment and mitigation for aviation areas including safety risk analysis, solution options and stakeholder participation process.

Prerequisite: Admission to BAS in Aeronautical Science degree.

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

Describe the history, organization and purposes of ICAO including current operations, how ICAO leads world aviation communities in creating operational standards and operational procedures for global aviation operations.
Explain about the ICAO network of Flight Information Regions (Fl Rs) and how various countries comply with general standards and procedures but also how countries diverge from those standards and procedures and why a country would choose to be different from international norms.
Demonstrate how ICAO and member nations establish procedures that protect national sovereignty will still allowing for broad cooperative.

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.