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Introduction to Air Transportation

Unit Code: HES6611

Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
1 Semester	Equivalent to 4 contact hours per week	Off-Campus	Nil	Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the

Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Human Factors),

Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) and

Master of Aviation (Human Factors);

Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Management);

Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Management) and

Master of Aviation (Management).

Aims & Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject students should have a good understanding of the broader issues affecting air transportation at international and local level for both government and operators of services. Additionally, students should gain sufficient insights into wider business issues relating to this highly regulated and complex industry.

Teaching Methods:

Distance Education

Assessment:

Continuous assessment

Generic Skills Outcomes:

At the completion of this unit, students should exhibit the following graduate attributes:

are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations
are adaptable and manage change
are aware of environments in which they will be contributing

Content:

The topics studied in detail will be drawn from the following:

National Importance of Air Transportation
Trade
Investment and Employment
ICAO, IATA, Chicago Convention, Annexe/s to Chicago Convention
Freedoms of the Air
Transit and Air Service Agreements
National Regulation
Air Operators Certificates
Certification of Aircraft
OPS Manuals
Legal Documents
Noise Requirements
Basic Costing: Direct and Indirect
Facilitation and Airport Development

Textbooks:

King, J (2009). An Introduction to the Business and Regulation of Airlines and Airports. Swinburne Press. Melbourne. (available only through the Swinburne bookshop)

References:

To be supplied with study material