2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
AVIA2040 Airline and Airport Operations
20 creditsClass Size: 70
Module manager: Dr DW Dixon-Hardy
Email: d.w.dixon-hardy@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The purpose of the course is to introduce the topics of airline and airport operations in an aviation context. In particular students should be able to:- understand the basis of airline operations and the structure of the air transportation industry and to make broad, rational assessments of airline procedures;
- develop the ability to analyse practical problems in the air transport and related industries having regard to commercial, technical, regulatory and political constraints;
- understand aspects of airport operations management;
- understand the environmental issues relating to airport operations and the management of appropriate monitoring, control and mitigation measures.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should:
- have a knowledge of how airlines and airports interact;
- have an understanding of the internal and external forces that influence the airline industry;
- have the ability to appreciate the function of airline crews;
- have the ability to appreciate how large hub and regional airports operate;
- have the ability to understand the role of the regulator (security etc) in airport operations.
Syllabus
AIRLINE OPERATIONS
The structure of the air transportation industry;
Basic airline economics, demands, route schedules, customer complaints;
Costs and costing of airline fares, pricing policies, yield management;
Air cargo and shipping of infectious substances;
The regulation of international air transport;
Non-economic regulations;
The role of ICAO, EASA and the CAA;
Crew rostering practices and training;
Emergency procedures including medical decisions;
Dangerous goods;
Aircraft towing procedures and ramp services;
Flight operational procedures;
Flight planning and fuel policies.
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Airports as operational systems; the UK national airport system; airport management and operational structures;
Operational administration and performance; assessment of management performance;
Ground handling; baggage handling; passenger terminal operations;
Cargo operations; airport technical services;
Airport aircraft emergencies; emergency procedures; crisis management; airport security;
Baggage search procedures;
Biometric use in aviation;
Airport CCTV.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 156.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Review of lecture notes each weekUse of recommended on-line and literature resources to support lecture material
Preparation of group work
Further reading on case studies
Directed reading of recommended texts and on-line resources to support lecture material
Revision for written examination
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular self-assessed in-class short exercises.Informal feedback on the individual assignments and detailed written comments on the reports resulting from these.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Airport Security Essay (2000 words) | 10.00 |
| Essay | Airline Economics Essay (2000 words) | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 80.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 19/07/2018
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