AVIA 110 - Airline Operation

Credits: 5
Covers operation of large U.S. and international airlines. Includes setting passenger fares and cargo rates, regulations, marketing, labor, responding to competition, scheduling and reservations, dispatch and aircraft selection. Includes discussion of aviation careers.

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

Identify and evaluate the operation of large airlines.
Interpret and solve simulated airline operational problems.
Recognize and apply proper terms used in the airline business.
Recognize and apply common location identifiers used in the major airports of the world.
Examine the interline agreements commonly used between airlines.
Combine skills learned and apply in determining aircraft purchasing selection.

Program Outcomes

Prepare for a position in management, business, and administration in the aviation industry.
Employ understanding of the integral parts of the global aviation industry through practical application of comprehensive aeronautical principles.
Demonstrate 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

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.