Introducing the key elements of business aviation. This course aims to give you an understanding of the unique operating environment of business aircraft and is essential for those who are involved in this niche sector of aviation.
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Business and General Aviation Course overview
You will gain an understanding of the context, activities and challenges of on-demand air transport in general and business aviation in particular.
You'll learn:
- Different business models related to on-demand operations
- The business aircraft market and the diversity of aircraft types and models
- The airport ecosystem from a business aviation point of view.
- Flight support and operations as key functions for the preparation and smooth running of on-demand flights.
- The regulatory framework for on-demand operations.
Upon completion, you will be able to define on-demand air transportation including sub-sectors such as business jets, helicopters and others.
Who is it for?
Those who want to gain insight into the special area of on-demand aviation and its unique characteristics
Timetable
Module teaching usually begins at 9am and finishes at 5pm each day, with time for breaks. If there is any change to these timings, you will be informed before the start of the module.
What will I learn?
You will learn to define on-demand air transportation including sub-sectors such as business jets, helicopters and others.
We'll also critically discuss current problems, new insights, current research or advanced scholarship in the area being studied.
Finally, you'll synthesise principles to problems in a broad and detailed manner and to reach justified conclusions or judgements for different scenarios.
Assessment and certificates
You will be asked to submit a reflective journal following completion of the module to illustrate your learning. You will not receive a mark for the reflective journal.
Following successful completion of the module, you will receive a certificate of participation.
This course is provided by the School of Science & Technology.
Eligibility
There is no prior knowledge required for this CPD module, other than a general awareness of the aviation industry practices. There is a pre-reading resource list that will help you prepare for the course.
Applicants are expected to have professional experience within the aviation industry.
English requirements
For those students whose first language is not English the following qualification is also required:
- IELTS: 6.5
- (A minimum of 6.0 in all four test components is preferable).
Recommended reading
- Business and Corporate Aviation Management, Sheehan, John J. ISBN: 9780071412278