AVIA 267 - International Flight Planning and ETOPS

Credits: 5
Covers air carrier flight planning to points outside the United States, Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 121) and International Civil Aviation Organization regulations (ICAO), flight planning practice using ICAO forms, as well as extended two-engine overwater operation procedures (ETOPs), and routing, fuel, equipment and weather requirements.

Course Fee: $100.00

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

Explain the factors that must be considered when planning a long-range, heavy aircraft flight outside the U.S.A.
Produce the various publications used to determine the entry and exit requirements for flights into and out of all countries of the world.
Analyze weather information and make correct decisions regarding over-ocean flights.
Demonstrate and apply extended-two-engine-overwater procedures to Boeing 777 and Boeing 767 flights.

Program Outcomes

Prepare for an entry-level position as an Aircraft Dispatcher.
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

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.