Aim and Mission
Department of Professional Pilot Training is a department of Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences.
Civil aviation is a very fast developing sector in the present day. The aim of the Department of Pilotage is, in accordance with the developments in aviation sector, is educating and training students to become very well qualified pilots equipped with the most up-to-date knowledge and extensive qualifications so that they can serve in the most effective way in aviation sector. Besides, along with the very well qualified pilots who are equipped with extensive theoretical and practical knowlegde and skills, this department aims to educate and train managers and educators who can contribute to advanced scientific studies and research in aviation sector. The undergraduate program of Pilotage, in general, aims to train and educate students who can put all sort of theoretical knowledge into practice successfully and contribute to developments in aviation sector in 21st century.
The program of Pilotage will be in cooperation and collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Law of the Near East University, the sister university of UK. The students of this program have the opportunity to benefit extensively from the knowledge and experiences of teaching staff and technical and technological , too.
Job Opportunities
Graduates of this department will gain the right to be conferred upon the undergraduate diploma as well as Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL). The graduates of this department will have extensive opportunities to be employed by state and private sector companies as pilots.
The graduates of this department have a significant advantage that this sector is growing rapidly and need to well-qualified staff is also increasing gradually, and in future, the need to qualified staff in this sector will apparently continue to increase.
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Highly experienced subject specialists and experts give training in this department and students are ensured to be very well qualified and experienced at the highest possible level in their field. Besides, throughout the process of education and training, the Information and Innovation Systems Centre and all sort of technical and technological equipment of the Near East University, the sister university of KU, will be used in practical courses respectively.
Because we regard our students as the pilots of future in their fields, we aim to train them from the very beginning of their education as the individuals who take responsibility, make precise decisions, demonstrate leading roles and approach the issues with common sense and practicality.
Department of Pilotage is a department open to developments and innovations. It aims to train and educate students in the best possible way with its well-planned four-year-based curriculum.
There are sufficient number of institutions for this department to carry out theoretical and practical trainings pilotage in our country.
The demand for qualified staff in this branch is increasing gradually in accordance with the compliance procedures carried out within the scope of European Union Laws.
Necessary conditions to graduate from the department:
The oveall grade (CGPA) at the end of 4-year academic program must be at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
The student must take 137 credits in total.
Exams of Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) must be passed.
There is no need to carry out internship studies. The Department of Pilotage carries out a program throughout which theoretical and practical courses are both carried out.
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVN103 | Introduction to Airline Industry | 2(2-0)/3 | - | Compulsory |
PHY101 | Physics I | 4(3-2)/6 | - | Compulsory |
MTH101 | Calculus I | 4(4-0)/6 | - | Compulsory |
ENG111 | English I | 3(3-0-0)/4 | - | Compulsory |
CMP151 | Introduction to Information Technologies | 3(3-0)/4 | - | Compulsory |
AVN | CHE105 General Chemistry/AVN311 Fund. Avia. Man. | 3(3-0)/4 | - | Elective |
TUR151* | Turkish I | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
AIT151* | Principles of Ataturk and History of Revolution I | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
AIT153** | Principles of Ataturk and History of Revolution I | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
YIT151** | Turkish I (for International Students) | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
Total | 19/31 |
Spring Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PHY102 | Physics II | 4(3-2)/6 | - | Compulsory |
MTH102 | Calculus II | 4(4-0)/6 | - | Compulsory |
ENG112 | English II | 3(3-0)/4 | ENG111 | Compulsory |
AVN | MTH112 Linear Algebra/AFC204 Airport Operations | 3(3-0)/4 | MTH101 | Elective |
CMP101 | Computer Programming | 3(2-2)/5 | - | Compulsory |
TUR152* | Turkish II | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
AIT152* | Principles of Ataturk and History of Revolution II | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
AIT154** | Principles of Ataturk and History of Revolution II | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
YIT152** | Turkish II | 0(2-0)/2 | - | Elective |
Total | 17/29 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT210 | Air Law-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
PLT220 | Aircraft General Knowledge-PPL(A) | 2(2-0)/3 | - | Compulsory |
PLT230 | Flight Performance and Planning-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
PLT240 | Human Performance and Limits-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
PLT250 | Meteorology-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
PLT260 | Navigation-PPL(A) | 2(2-0)/3 | - | Compulsory |
PLT270 | Operational Procedures-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
PLT280 | Principles of Flight-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
PLT290 | Communications-PPL(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | - | Compulsory |
AVN | MTH201/ MEC205 Material Science (AE Curriculum) AFC301 Aviation Security Systems (AM Curriculum) | 3(3-0)/4 | - | Elective |
AVN | MEC203 Statics (AE Curr.) AFC303 Sustainable Aviation & Environment (AM Curr.) | 3(3-0)/4 | Elective | |
ENG211 | English for Aviation III | 3(3-0)/4 | Compulsory | |
Total | 20/32 |
Spring Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
AVN | AER214 Mechanics of Materials (AE Curriculum) Elective (AM Curriculum) | 3(3-0)/4 | MEC203 | Elective |
AVN | MEC204 Dynamics (AE Curriculum) Elective (AM Curriculum) | 3(3-0)/4 | MEC203 | Elective |
AVN | MEC207 Thermodynamics (AE Curriculum) Elective (AM Curriculum) | 3(3-0)/4 | - | Elective |
AVN | AER208 Processes in Manufacturing(AE Curriculum) Elective (AM Curriculum) | 3(3-0-0)/4 | - | Elective |
AVN | AER204 Electrics & Electronics (AE Curriculum) Elective (AM Curriculum) | 4(3-2)/6 3(3-0)/5 | - | Elective |
AVN | ENG212 English for Aviation IV | 3(3-0)/5 | - | Elective |
Total | 18/27 |
Summer School
Code | Course Name | / | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT292 | PPL Flights | 0(0-2)/3 | SHGM theoretical exam | Compulsory |
Total | 0/3 | 8 |
THIRD YEAR
Fall Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT311 | Air Law-ATP(A) | 4(4-0)/5 | PLT210 | Compulsory |
PLT321 | Aircraft General Knowledge–Powerplant ATP(A) | 3(3-0)/5 | PLT220 | Compulsory |
PLT323 | Aircraft General Knowledge-Airframe ATP(A) | 2(2-0)/3 | PLT220 | Compulsory |
PLT325 | Aircraft General Knowledge–Systems ATP(A) | 1(1-0)/2 | PLT220 | Compulsory |
PLT351 | Meteorology-ATP(A) | 6(6-0)/8 | PLT250 | Compulsory |
PLT391 | VFR Communications-ATP(A) | 2(2-0)/3 | PLT290 | Compulsory |
Total | 18/26 |
Spring Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT322 | Aircraft General Knowledge-Instruments ATP(A) | 3(3-0)/4 | - | Compulsory |
PLT331 | Mass and Balance-ATP(A) | 2(2-0)/3 | - | Compulsory |
PLT332 | Flight Performance-ATP(A) | 4(4-0)/5 | PLT230 | Compulsory |
PLT361 | General Navigation-ATP(A) | 6(6-0)/7 | - | Compulsory |
PLT381 | Principles of Flight-ATP(A) | 4(4-0)/5 | - | Compulsory |
PLT392 | IFR communications-ATP(A) | 2(2-0)/3 | - | Compulsory |
Total | 21/27 |
Summer School
Code | Course Name | / | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT393 | PIC Flights I | 0(0-2)/3 | Compulsory | |
PLT394 | PIC Flights II | 0(0-2)/3 | Compulsory | |
Total | 0/6 | 8 |
FOURTH YEAR
Fall Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT471 | Operational Procedures-ATP(A) | 2(2-0)/5 | PLT270 | Compulsory |
PLT441 | Human Performance and Limits-ATP(A) | 4(4-0)/7 | PLT240 | Compulsory |
PLT433 | Flight Planning and Monitoring-ATP(A) | 3(3-0)/5 | - | Compulsory |
PLT462 | Radio Navigation-ATP(A) | 6(6-0)/8 | - | Compulsory |
AVN | AVN412 International Aviation/…… | 3(3-0)/4 | - | Elective |
Total | 18/29 |
Spring Semester
Code | Course Name | Cr/ECTS | Prerequisites | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
PLT492 | IR Flights | 1(0-2)/5 | - | Compulsory |
PLT494 | CPL Flights | 1(0-2)/7 | - | Compulsory |
PLT496 | ME Flights | 1(0-2)/5 | - | Compulsory |
PLT491 | NR Flights | 1(0-2)/4 | - | Compulsory |
PLT400 | Graduation Homework | 2(0-4)/9 | - | Elective |
Total | 6/30 | |||
Grand Total | 137/240 |
* These courses shall be selected by T.R. and T.R.N.C. students
** These courses may be selected by international students
Minimum credits needed for graduation is 137. If elective courses are selected with four credits there will be some extra credits in the graduation.
AVIATION and NON-DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE COURSES
Code | Name of the Course | Credit/ECTS | Prerequisites |
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MTH112 | Linear Algebra | 3(3-0)/4 | MTH101 |
CHE105 | General Chemistry | 4(3-2)/6 | |
CMP101 | Computer Programming | 3(2-2)/5 | |
ENG212 | English for Aviation IV | 3(3-0)/4 | |
MEC101 | Technical Drawing I | 3(2-2)/5 | |
MEC203 | Statics | 3(3-0)/4 | PHY101 |
MEC204 | Dynamics | 3(3-0)/4 | MEC203 |
MEC205 | Material Science | 3(3-0)/4 | CHE105 |
MEC207 | Thermodynamics I | 3(3-0)/5 | PHY101 |
MEC209 | CAD and 3-D Printing | 3(3-0)/5 | |
AER102 | Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design | 2(2-0)/3 | |
AER204 | Electrics and Electronics | 4(3-2)/6 | PHY102 |
AER208 | Process in Manufacturing | 3(3-0)/4 | MEC205 |
AER213 | Engineering Experimentation | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AER214 | Mechanics of materials | 3(3-0)/4 | MEC203 |
AST218 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3(3-0)/5 | |
AVN201 | Air Traffic Rules and Services | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC201 | Aviation Safety Management Systems | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN202 | Business and Economics in Aviation | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC204 | Airport Operations | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC212 | Dangerous Goods Awareness | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC301 | Aviation Security Systems | 3(3-0)/5 | |
AFC303 | Sustainable Aviation and the Environment | 3(3-0)/5 | |
AFC311 | Risk Management in Aviation | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN403 | Airline Management | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN402 | Airport Management and Marketing | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN404 | Aviation Law and Policy | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN411 | Airline Business Models | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC411 | Crisis Management in Aviation | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC412 | Airline Operation and Scheduling | 3(3-0)/5 | |
AVN412 | Air Traffic Management | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AFC413 | Air Cargo Management and Operations | 3(3-0)/5 | |
AVN414 | Aviation Information System | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN415 | Crew Resource Management | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN416 | Aviation Strategy in Global Context | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN417 | Total Quality Management in Aviation | 3(3-0)/4 | |
AVN418 | Human Factors in Aviation | 3(3-0)/4 |
Physics I
The goal of this course is to provide a calculus-based physics course to help students pursuing advanced studies in engineering develop conceptual understanding of physical principles, the ability to reason, and gain skills for problem solving. Vectors; kinematics; particle dynamics work and energy; conservation of energy; system of particles; collisions; rotational motion.
Calculus I
Limits and continuity. Derivatives. Rules of differentiation. Higher order derivatives. Chain rule. Related rates. Rolle’s and the mean value theorem. Critical Points. Asymptotes. Curve sketching. Integrals. Fundamental Theorem. Techniques of integration. Definite integrals. Application to geometry and science. Indeterminate forms. L’Hospital’s Rule. Improper integrals. Infinite series. Geometric series. Power series.
CMP151 Introduction to Information Technologies
This course is designed to be an introductory course in information technology. The course focuses on key concepts for understanding modern computer systems. Students will also learn about the capabilities and limitations of information technology systems.
PHY102 Physics II
Kinetic theory of ideal gases. Equipartition of energy. Heat, heat transfer and heat conduction. Laws of thermodynamics, applications to engine cycles. Coulombs law and electrostatic fields. Gauss’s law. Electric potential. Magnetic field. Amperes law. Faradays law.
MTH102 Calculus II
Lines and Planes. Functions of several variables. Limit and continuity. Partial differentiation. Chain rule. Tangent plane. Critical Points. Global and local extrema. Lagrange multipliers. Directional derivative. Gradient, Divergence and Curl. Multiple integrals with applications. Triple integrals with applications. Triple integral in cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Line, surface and volume integrals. Independence of path. Green’s Theorem. Conservative vector fields. Divergence Theorem. Stokes’ theorem.
Air Law PPL(A)
Air Law is fundamental for all pilots. This course covers the origins of aviation law before covering the practical elements of the rules of the air, personnel licensing, and the operational aspects of Air Law as they affect the PPL holder.
PLT020 Aircraft General Knowledge PPL(A)
This course introduces professional pilot students the single engine light aircrafts, its main components, control surfaces, the structures of airframe, loads on the aircraft on ground and in air, power plants, fuels used and the aircraft systems and emergency drills.
PLT030 Flight Performance and Planning PPL(A)
The aim of this course to give information about; mass and balance considerations; loading, CG calculation, load and trim sheet, performance of TMGs; flight planning for VFR flights, fuel planning, pre-flight preparation, ICAO flight plan, flight monitoring and in-flight re-planning.
PLT040 Human Performance and Limits PPL(A)
Human factor is cited as a major cause in over 70% of all accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human performance and limitations – both physical and psychological – would help to reduce human error and improve flight safety.
PLT050 Meteorology PPL(A)
To define and explain terms of atmosphere, meteorology terms, pressure and altimeter systems, meteorological phenomenon in atmosphere, hazardous meteorological phenomenon for aircraft, weather reports and documents. These will be covered as a basic course and in accordance to the regulations governing PPL courses.
PLT060 Navigation PPL(A)
The basic principles of navigation, which includes the process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of an aircraft from one place to another. In addition to this some basic knowledge regarding radio aids.
PLT070 Operational Procedures PPL(A)
This course involves a careful examination of operational procedures for PPL level. Emphases are on flight preparation and in-flight procedures and performance and operating limitations.
PLT080 Principles of Flight PPL(A)
A thorough understanding of the Principles of Flight is essential for pilot candidates if they are to fully value the flight characteristics of their aircraft and become safe and capable pilots. The scientific laws which govern the principle of flight are vital in understanding the forces that operate on an aircraft. The interdependency of the forces and the resulting stability and other characteristics of flight must be understood by pilot candidates.
Communications PPL(A)
Training on Radio-telephony R/T transmission and communications rules and procedures. Explanations of communication loss, danger and emergency procedures are another aspect of the course.
ENG211 English for Aviation I
The aim of this course to give sufficient information about Aviation English and make practice in aviation English conversation and pronunciation.
AE2 ENG212 English for Aviation II
The aim of this course to give sufficient information about Aviation English and make practice in aviation English conversation and pronunciation.
PLT011 Air Law ATP (A)
A sound knowledge of Air Law is fundamental for all pilots. This course covers the origins of aviation law before covering the practical elements of the rules of the air, personnel licensing, and the operational aspects of Air Law as they affect the Airline Transport Pilot.
PLT121 Aircraft General Knowledge – Powerplant ATP(A)
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of the principles of aircraft piston engine and gas turbine and their application in aircraft. The working cycle of engines will related to the performance of aircraft and topics such as engine construction, lubrication and cooling will be explored.
PLT221 Aircraft General Knowledge – Airframe ATP(A)
The course covers construction and attachment methods, materials, Airplane: wings, tail surfaces and control surfaces, Design and construction, Structural component, Loads, stresses and aero elastic vibrations. Fuselage, landing gear, doors, floor, windscreen and windows
PLT321 Aircraft General Knowledge – Systems ATP(A)
System design, loads, stresses, maintenance, hydraulics, landing gear, wheels, tyres, brakes. Pneumatics; pressurization and air- conditioning Systems. Anti-icing and de-icing systems. Fuel system, electrics, automatic flight control Systems, communication systems, flight management system (FMS)
PLT051 Meteorology ATP(A)
The aim of that course to make the pilots to understand the physical processes in the atmosphere, interpret the actual and forecast weather conditions in the atmosphere, show understanding of the meteorological hazards and their effects on an aircraft.
PLT091 VFR Communications ATP(A)
Definitions. General operating procedures, Relevant weather information terms (VFR). Action required to be taken in case of communication failure. Distress and urgency procedures, General principles of VHF propagation and allocation of frequencies.
Aircraft General Knowledge – Instruments ATP(A)
Sensors and instruments, measurement of air data and gas parameters. Magnetism: direct reading compass and flux valve, Gyroscopic instruments, Communication systems, Alerting systems, Integrated instruments: electronic displays, Flight management system (general basics), Digital circuits and computers
PLT031 Mass and Balance ATP(A)
This course is designed to be introductory information about purpose of mass-and-balance considerations, loading, and fundamentals of centre-of-gravity. Calculations mass-and-balance details of aircraft, determination of cg position and cargo handling.
PLT032 Flight Performance ATP(A)
Performance legislation; airworthiness requirements according to CS-23 and Cs-25. General performance theory, stages of flight, definitions, terms and concepts. Performances of single-engine and multi engines airplanes.
PLT061 General Navigation ATP(A)
The goal of this course is to provide a information about basics of navigation, magnetism and compasses, charts, dead reckoning (DR) navigation and in-flight navigation.
PLT081 Principles of Flight ATP(A)
Basics of aerostatics, basics of subsonic aerodynamics, aerodynamics of airships, stability, controllability, limitations, propellers, basics of airship flight mechanics, mach number or shockwaves, buffet margin or aerodynamic ceiling. Drag, CLMAX augmentation, High-Speed Aerodynamics, Stability, controls of airplane and imitations.
PLT092 IFR communications ATP(A)
Meanings and significance of associated terms, air traffic control abbreviations, Q-code groups commonly used in RTF air– ground communications action required to be taken in case of communication failure. Distress and urgency procedures relevant weather information term. General principles of vhf propagationand allocation of frequencies
PLT071 Operational Procedures ATP(A)
This course is designed to be introductory information about general requirements, ICAO Annex 6, definitions, operational requirements, operational procedures, all-weather operations, instruments and equipment. Flight crew, manuals, logs and records. Flight and duty-time limitations and rest. Requirements, state the requirements regarding flight-duty, dutyand rest-period records. Transport of dangerous goods by air. Long-range flights, flight management. MNPS airspace, special operational procedures and hazards.
PLT041 Human Performance and Limits ATP(A)
Human factors: Basic concepts; human factors in aviation, accident statistics, flight safety concepts, safety culture, basics of flight physiology, man and environment: the sensory system, central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, vision, hearing, equilibrium, integration of sensory inputs. Health and hygiene, problem areas for pilots: Intoxication. Basic aviation psychology.
Flight Planning ATP(A)
Flight planning for VFR flights: VFR navigation plan, routes, airfields, heights and altitudes from VFR charts, communications and radio-navigation planning data. Flight planning for IFR flights; IFR navigation plan, airways and routes, courses and distances from en route charts, communications and radio-navigation planning data. Fuel planning. Pre-flight preparation, flight monitoring and in-flight replannıng
PLT062 Radio Navigation ATP(A)
Basic radio propagation theory; electromagnetic waves, antennas. Radio aids; ground D/F, non-directional beacon (NDB)/ automatic direction finder (ADF), VOR and doppler VOR, DME, ILS, RADAR. Aarea navigation systems, RNAV/FMS, EFIS and global navigation satellite systems
AER204 Electricsand Electronics
This course is designed to be an introductory course in electrics and electronics for the first step of understanding aviation electrics and electronics. Definitions, basic formulas and calculations for problem solving in electrics and electronics environment
AFC212 Dangerous Goods Awareness
Legislation; Cargo and baggage acceptance, including: Hidden dangerous goods. Limitations, including: Passengers and crews baggage allowances. Classes, divisions and packing groups, Identification of dangerous goods, packing overview, marking and labeling, handling of dangerous goods, provision of information and emergency procedures.
AFC301 Aviation Security Systems
This course is intended to provide an understanding of safety management systems (SMS) by addressing to the fundamental components stipulated in the ICAO framework, including Risk Management, Human Factors, Security, Safety Culture and Investigation/Auditing techniques. The course goes beyond a business/ quality management system as it is also focused on how people contribute to the safety performance of an organisation also cover the technical aspects impacting aviation safety, particularly the contribution of aircraft/airport safety systems to the mitigation of risks inherent to flight operations.
AFC303 Sustainable Aviationandthe Environment
The future of the aviation industry depends on policy makers being able to make this growth sustainable and address the issues of climate change and other environmental impacts of the aviation industry. The aviation and the aerospace industry have taken positive steps towards minimizing the effects of environmental impact. This course discusses the current steps being taken to address environmental issues in the aviation and the aerospace industry, the technological advancements being made towards a sustainable future and the effect of policies like a carbon tax on industry
AFC311 Risk Managementin Aviation
Risk management course is a systems-based approach that focuses on the identification of hazards involved in each aspect of the operation, whether it involves aircraft flight operations, cockpit procedures, aircraft maintenance, turn- around, ticketing, scheduling, or baggage handling. As an integral and required part of a safety management system, operational risk management formalizes this approach by implementing a logic-driven process to analyze the degree of risk associated with identified hazards, recommending risk- based solutions, and monitoring the effectiveness of these solutions.
AFC312 Airline Operations
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of airline operational strategy and examines the various types of airline route structures, in particular hub-and-spoke and point-to-point networks. Based on airline network strategy, fleet planning is also investigated. The airline as a product will be explored including product design and alliance strategies. The importance of fuel on airline operations will be evaluated in terms of its economic impact, and special consideration will be given to fuel conservation. All of these aspects will then be encapsulated in the context of air fare structures and their distribution and yield management and their importance for airline operations.
AST218 Introductionto Astronomy
The purpose of this elective course is to answer questions concerning the history of astronomy, human space exploration, our Sun and Moon, planets, other stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Astronomy is a true science that studies the origin, structure, and fate of the whole Universe, beyond the Earth.
AFC412 Airline Operationand Scheduling
Constructing a profitable schedule is of utmost importance to an airline because its profitability is critically influenced by its flight offerings. We focus our attention on the steps of the airline schedule planning process involving schedule design and fleet assignment. Airline schedule design involves determining when and where to offer flights such that profits are maximized, and fleet assignment involves assigning aircraft types to flight legs to maximize revenue and minimize operating cost.
AFC413 Air Cargo Managementand Operations
This course introduces you to the international air cargo mode. You will learn about the economics underpinning air cargo operations, the regulatory environment as it relates to the international air cargo mode, the roles of the air cargo mode in global supply chains, the air cargo services offered to the public, the rationale for and the forms of strategic partnerships and alliances employed in the air cargo industry, and the strategies employed by the various key stakeholders. The course introduces you to the technical characteristics of aircraft as they relate to the air cargo mode, in particular, cargo capacity and air cargo revenue management, and ground and terminal handling requirements of air cargo.
AFC411 Crisis Managementin Aviation
This course on crisis management offers students the basics in identifying, preventing, and controlling crisis situations in aviation. Crisis management basics, from preparation to training and compliance are discussed, as are various stages of a crisis, and the need to establish a crisis management team. Clearly identifying the roles and functions of each crisis management team member is essential for the ultimate success of contingency planning, which is also discussed. Students will receive extensive guidance on: Crisis management concepts, crisis management plans, crisis management teams and crisis management facilities.
AVN404 Human Resource Management
This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are considered.
AVN411 Airline Business Models
Understand what it takes to lead an airline to success through this dynamic learning environment! such as Business models product development, network analysis and planning, pricing and revenue management, Distribution and sales, aircraft evaluation financing and acquisition, marketing and branding. Aircraft scheduling
MEC203 Statics
The study of forces, couples and resultants of force systems; free-body diagrams; two- and three-dimensional equilibrium, and problems involving friction; and centroids, center of gravity, and distributed forces.
MEC204 Dynamics
Kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton’s laws of motion, and principles of work-energy and impulse- momentum for particles and rigid bodies.