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This is an advanced course in the planning, management, and operation of airports. Students will learn to apply fundamental management theory to airports; determine an airport's capacity and assess the potential for delays; evaluate the environmental impact of an airport; identify the basic components of the National Airspace System and its relationship to airports; apply basic financial management and accounting techniques to airport finances; set airport fees, rates, and charges; understand the process required to obtain capital funding for airport improvements; evaluate and use airport master plans, state airport system plans, and airport layout plans; apply basic principles of terminal design and operations; have a working knowledge of Part 139 of the Federal Aviation Regulations; evaluate the security of an airport; and prepare basic airport emergency response procedures. Successful completion of the course will prepare the student for optional accreditation as a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). This is the first step in becoming an accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.). The optional accreditation requires a $350 fee, which includes AAAE membership for one year.

Prerequisites

AM 220 Airport Operations