1. MGMT 203 Aeronautical Science, Aviation Professionalism, Careers, and Certification
Module 1

2. THIS DAY IN AVIATION August 23
1878 — The British government uses its first military aviation budget (£150) to build and fly their first balloon, the “Pioneer.”

3. THIS DAY IN AVIATION August 23
1913 — Léon Letort carries out the first non- stop flight between Paris and Berlin when he flies his Morane-Saulnier monoplane fitted with an 80-hp Le Rhône engine the 560 miles between the two capitals in 8 hours.

4. THIS DAY IN AVIATION August 23
to 31 October 1929 — The Russian aircraft “Land of the Soviets,” is flown on a goodwill tour from Moscow across the North Pacific, entering the United States at Seattle, then on to New York, having covered 13,300 miles in 142 flying hours.

5. THIS DAY IN AVIATION August 23
1937 — First wholly automatic landing in history accomplished occurred in the US.

6. THIS DAY IN AVIATION August 23
1942 — United States Marine Raiders attack Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands.

7. Questions / Comments

8. Management of Aeronautical Science
Learning Objectives – Module 1 (8/21/17 – 9/1/17) Aerodynamics from a Management Standpoint
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
Explain the qualifications, attributes, ethics, and responsibilities of aviation professionals.
Analyze the financial and educational requirements of aviation careers.
Describe the qualifications, privileges, and limitations of all classes of certification to include pilot, maintenance, avionics, dispatch, and air traffic control.
Research 14 CFR for specific requirements for a career in aviation management.
Explain the dynamics associated with an aviation career and the future availability of employment in the aviation industry.

9. Management of Aeronautical Science
Learning Objectives – Module 1 (8/21/17 – 9/1/17) Aerodynamics from a Management Standpoint
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
Research your current or future management position in an aviation career field. Describe the functions of management in an aviation management career field.
Describe the differences between the three categories of civil aviation operations.
Describe conditions or constraints that reduce aircraft utilization factors (time available for flying).
Analyze the benefits of on-demand business aviation as compared to scheduled airline transportation.

10. Readings
The Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge  provides a basic overview of aeronautical management.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Flying (pages 1-13 to 1-20)
Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - federal regulations to gain more information about your future career.
Please review 14 CFR Parts:
21, 61, 63, 65, 119, 121, 135, 145, and 147.

11. Term Paper Topics
The term paper will consist of a topic related to the management of an aerospace company or agency.
Each student should write about a different topic within the field of management of an aerospace company or agency, which will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
On your own, determine that sufficient reference material is available before your final selection of a paper topic.
Please pick a topic that sparks your interest.

12. Term Paper Topics Submit your topic choice: Sept 15
Aero Club Management
Air Freight or Air Cargo Management
Air Taxi Operator Management
Air Traffic Control Management
Aircraft Manufacturing Management
Airline Management
Airport Management
Corporate Aviation Management
Dispatcher Operations Management
Fire and Crash Rescue Management
Fixed Base Operator Management
Flight Attendants Management
Flight Management and Scheduling Management
Flight School Management
Ground Handling Service Management
Helicopter Operations Management
Maintenance (in house) Management
Maintenance Outsource) Management
Maintenance School Management
Military Aviation Management (specify department)
Passenger Service Management
Quality Management
Repair Station (Part 145) Management
Safety Management
Security Management
Weather Station Management
Submit your topic choice: Sept 15
Your Final Term Paper must be at least 12 pages and consist of the following:
A title page
Main text (10 pages)
Reference page (current APA format)
The paper should include some of the headings below as appropriate:
Introduction
Description of the Company or Agency (Basically what business are you in)
Operation Description
Equipment or Aircraft
Maintenance Requirements
Manager’s Roles and Responsibilities
Staff Qualifications, Certifications, and Responsibilities
Human Factors
Quality Requirements
Regulations and Laws
Safety
Security
Environmental Responsibilities
Other Management Factors Considered
References (current APA format)

13. Module 1 Review Questions
Spend quality time responding to the following questions in your own words.
1. What are the qualifications, certifications, and responsibilities of a commercial pilot?
2. What are the qualifications, certifications, and responsibilities of an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic?
3. What are the qualifications, certifications, and responsibilities of an Air Traffic Controller?
4. Describe conditions or constraints that reduce aircraft utilization factors (time available for flying).
5. Analyze the benefits of on-demand business aviation as compared to scheduled airline transportation.

14. Assignments Due – Module 1 (8/22/17 – 9/1/17)
Management of Aeronautical Science
Assignments Due – Module 1 (8/22/17 – 9/1/17)
Review Module 1 Instructions for the following assignments:
Discussion Board Due (Aviation Manager)
(Due - Wed Aug 30) – 2 part (Post and Respond)
Review Questions – Aviation Professionalism, Careers, and Certification
(Due - Fri Sep 1) – 5 Questions

15. August / September 2017
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Welcome Back
Course Introduction 18
Flightline Friday 19 20 21
HOLIDAY 22
Module 1
Aviation Professionalism Careers 23
Aviation Professionalism. Careers 24 25
Flightline 26 27 28 29
Aviation Professionalism . Careers 30
Discussion Due 31 1
Review Questions Due 2

16. MGMT 203 Aeronautical Science, Aviation Professionalism, Careers, and Certification
Module 1

17. A&P Mechanics or Technicians
14 CFR Part 65 Certification.
Ratings
Airframe
Powerplant
Experience Requirements
Graduate from aviation maintenance school certified by FAA under 14 CFR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
Or documented evidence of at least the following
18 months experience for A or P.
30 months practical experience for A&P.
Required to take written.
Duration: until it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked.

18. A&P Mechanics or Technicians
Inspection Authorization (IA)
To be eligible for an IA an applicant must
Hold an A&P for 3 years
Actively engaged for at least 2 year period
Have a fixed base of operations
Have data to perform task
Pass a written test
IA Duration
Expires 31 March every 2 years
IA Renewal
Prove experience requirement concerning IA performance or retake the test.

19. Repair Station Repairman
14 CFR Part 65 covers repairman certification.
14 CFR Part 145 covers Repair Stations.
States requirements for repair station's certification and lists the different classes of domestic repair stations.
Must have a repair station certificate.

20. Avionics Technicians
May work in repair stations, back shops, or on the flight line.
Many have an Airframe, A&P license, Powerplant, or in the case of a repair station have a repairman’s certificate (14 CFR Part 65).
U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses may be required.
General Radiotelephone Operator’s License
Radar endorsement is highly recommended as without it you cannot work on radar systems.
14 CFR Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools offer specialty courses in avionics.

21. Aircraft Dispatchers 14 CFR Part 65 FAA licensed
Legally responsible for the safety of the flight
Flight planning for corporate and airline operations
Considers payloads (such as passengers, mail, cargo)
May be weather specialists
Liaison between the pilot and ground service personnel
Familiar with all types of aircraft operated by the company

22. Operations Management
Airport management
Aviation consulting
Aviation managers (airline, corporate, FBOs)
Aviation safety and accident prevention
Business and technical aviation consulting
Governmental organizations
Educational and training
Many other opportunities 22 22

23. Manufacturing and Repair
14 CFR Part 21 Certification Procedures For Products and Parts.
Aircraft and parts manufacturing
Engines and parts manufacturing
Avionics and parts manufacturing
Repair Stations (Previously discussed)
14 CFR Part 145 Repair Stations
To find repair stations, FAA Repair Station Search

24. Top Management Positions
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Corporate Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

25. Top Management Positions
Management Personnel (14 CFR Part 119 and 121).
Director of Operations
Director of Maintenance
Director of Safety
Chief Pilot
Chief Inspector

26. Questions / Comments

27. Module 1 Review Questions
Spend quality time responding to the following questions in your own words.
1. What are the qualifications, certifications, and responsibilities of a commercial pilot?
2. What are the qualifications, certifications, and responsibilities of an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic?
3. What are the qualifications, certifications, and responsibilities of an Air Traffic Controller?
4. Describe conditions or constraints that reduce aircraft utilization factors (time available for flying).
5. Analyze the benefits of on-demand business aviation as compared to scheduled airline transportation.

28. Assignments Due – Module 1 (8/22/17 – 9/1/17)
Management of Aeronautical Science
Assignments Due – Module 1 (8/22/17 – 9/1/17)
Review Module 1 Instructions for the following assignments:
Discussion Board Due (Aviation Manager)
(Due - Wed Aug 30) – 2 part (Post and Respond)
Review Questions – Aviation Professionalism, Careers, and Certification
(Due - Fri Sep 1) – 5 Questions