Aircraft Flight Operations for Managers
12 Hours face to face + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
The aim of this unit is to enable students to make business decisions regarding route and aircraft selection, as constrained by various civil aviation regulations and aircraft characteristics and performance. Students will be able to support the planning and on the day operations of an airline network from the perspective of aircraft constraints and opportunities.
Requisites
Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
26-May-2024
26-May-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
12-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify and interpret the regulatory boundaries that determine how an aircraft must be operated
- Discern relevant aircraft operating characteristics
- Explain standardised processes fundamental to the routine operation of aircraft in an airline or air charter environment
- Interpret and translate technical data applicable to the operation of an aircraft from a management perspective
- Evaluate the impact of operational conditions and constraints upon an aircraft's performance and airline business processes
- Apply a technical understanding of the aircraft to make informed aviation business decisions
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 9.50 | 12 weeks | 114 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 25 - 40% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Individual | 20 - 35% | 2,4,5 |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,4 |
| Presentation | Individual | 15 - 25% | 3,4,5,6 |
Content
- The atmosphere
- Lift and Drag curves
- Flight Operations limitations
- Airworthiness ( V-speeds, MEL’s, CDL’s, V-n diagrams)
- Cruise Schedules
- Buffet Boundaries
- Aircraft Selection
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.