Aviation Operations and Management

Course aim

To develop an understanding of aviation operations and management by focusing on the purpose, structure and performance of key aviation organisations.

Course content

The role and function of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and national aviation authority’s (e.g Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)). The role and function of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Airline Pilot Associations (IFALPA). The relevance of these organisations to the professional pilot. The issues for aviation organisations (e.g Airlines, flight training operators): resources, finance, human resources, infrastructure, planning, marketing, evaluation, national and international regulation.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.