2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Airport Management
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

CCC	
CIP Number	0649010405	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Standard Length	16 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	53-2021 – Air Traffic Controllers	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Aviation Administration AS degree program (1649010402).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

As part of the AS degree in Aviation Administration, the purpose of this certificate program is to prepare students who are seeking employment a fast track in the airport management field.  Some of the students will able to obtain opportunities in the federal, state and local government aviation fields, some will find opportunities in initial entry level jobs in airport customer service and operations as well as lower to middle level management positions.  Others will find positions in supporting aviation entities, such as suppliers and service providers to government aviation agencies.  This program will benefit both students who do not have any other college experience, as well as those who have an associate or bachelor’s degree in another area and would like to acquire the specific skills in this area.

The content includes but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, directing, planning and controlling, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, airport facilities and planning, security issues, Federal Aviation Regulations, and other law related to aviation/airports.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic aviation terminology and history.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation operations practices, limitations and procedures.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and other governmental laws, rules and policies as they relate to aviation.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of airline and airport management practices, including leadership, communications, directing, planning and controlling.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation security issues and responses.
06.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Airport Management 
CIP Number:	0649010405
Program Length:	16 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		53-2021

This certificate program is part of the Aviation Administration AS degree program (1649010402).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic aviation terminology and history--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain the overall scope and breadth of the aviation industry including its impact on the economy.	
01.02	Distinguish the terms and vocabularies that are used in the aerospace and commercial aviation industry.	
01.03	Describe the history of technological, governmental, social and economic developments of aviation.	
01.04	Explain the different types and categories of aircraft in use in the industry by distinguishing and identifying:  Various wide body, narrow body types and general aviation aircraft. 	
01.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the oversight role of the Federal Government and its effect on the aviation industry. 	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation operations practices, limitations and procedures--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft systems as they apply to flight operations, including engines, fuel, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, flight controls and avionics. 	
02.02	Understand the various factors of aircraft performance, including takeoff, enroute and landing limitations and weight and balance.	
02.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the function of flight operations, including pilot hiring, training, standards, safety issues, security issues, FAA and TSA regulations, documentation requirements, operations specifications, and crew scheduling as well as flight attendant and dispatcher requirements.	
02.04	Describe how airline maintenance operates and its role and effect on flight operations, with both scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance.	
02.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the flight operations professional in the economic and planning functions of an airline.	
02.06	Explain FAA requirements such as flight standards, types of certificates, training and record keeping surveillance and investigations as well as the operator’s response and its relationship with the FAA. 	
02.07	Describe the role of the National Transportation Safety Board in accident investigation as well as NASA’s role in aviation safety reporting systems and research.	
02.08	Demonstrate knowledge of the application of information technology systems in flight operations as they relate to flight planning systems, flight management systems, satellite communication and navigation systems, weight and balance, cockpit displays and automation, maintenance monitoring and management information systems.	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and other governmental laws, rules and policies as they relate to aviation--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the history and foundations of the legal system in the United States and the historical development of aviation law.	
03.02	Describe the state and federal system of trial, appellate and supreme courts as well as subject matter jurisdiction.	
03.03	Distinguish the role and function of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Security Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board as it relates to their legal responsibilities and the federal statutes that give them their authority as well as the process of creating and enforcing applicable regulations.	
03.04	Demonstrate a knowledge of airman rights and responsibilities, including negligence, FAA enforcement, immunity, and degrees of care.	
03.05	Explain state aviation law, relating to airports, fixed based operators, aircraft sales, registration and taxation issues.	
03.06	Understand the legal issues relating to the aircraft manufacturing and the airline industry, including warranties, products liability, negligence, accident litigation, consumer issues and labor issues.	
03.07	Demonstrate knowledge of international air law, including the Warsaw Convention, the Chicago Convention, bilateral and multilateral agreements, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the International Air Transport Association as well as issues of international jurisdiction, limits of liability and damages.	
03.08	Understand the legal issues that relate to aviation security issues, including hijacking and bomb threats.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of airline and airport management practices, including leadership, communications, directing, planning and controlling--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Understand the historical aspects of the science of management as it has developed in the U.S. including how the changing economy and technology affected the development of management techniques.	
04.02	Describe the various environments that airline and airport management have to deal with in evaluating what factors will affect their organization, such as changes in competition, economics, social factors, government policies and technology.	
04.03	Describe the various philosophies of organizational design and how this applies to the airlines and airports.  This will include:  Pyramidal structures, matrix structures and amorphic project type structures.	
04.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the various functional areas of an airline.  This will include:  flight operations, maintenance, customer service and marketing, planning and finance. 	
04.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the various functions of an airport, including airside and landside operations and management, and financial planning, including airport master plans, environmental issues and land use.	
04.06	Describe the factors of effective communication in an airline/airport environment, such as:  Effective listening, minimizing levels of communication, using technology properly, and both formal and informal communication methods.	
04.07	Describe the various methods of motivation for employees in an airline/airport environment, such as:  Reward systems, negative incentives, empowerment and teams versus individual performance.	
04.08	Demonstrate an understanding of labor relations in an airline/airport environment including the framework of applicable law, how a contract negotiation works and how a grievance process works.	
04.09	Describe the effect of various leadership styles that are used in the airline/airport environment, including, an authoritative style, a participative style and a laissez-faire style.	
04.10	Demonstrate an understanding of the various control processes used in the airline/airport industry, such as:  Budgets and audits, physical performance, such as on-time performance and customer complaints and quality issues.	
04.11	Describe the processes involved with strategic planning and how it is used in the airline/airport industry.  This includes:  Forecasting of demand, deciding levels of operations, and developing an operational schedule.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of aviation security issues and responses--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe the types of threats that can be encountered in civil aviation including bomb threats, and actual bombs, hijackings/air piracy, aggressive/disruptive passengers, and crew and security problems. 	
05.02	Discuss the law of aviation security, such the Aviation Safety and Security Act of 2001, and FAR Parts 108 and 109.	
05.03	Describe the components of a layered aviation security system.	
05.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the need for planning for all possible security threats, and having contingency plans and responsive measures.	
05.05	Explain the specific factors of ground security threats, including restricted access, inspections of personnel baggage and goods.	
05.06	Discuss possible airborne threats and procedures to deal with those, such as maintaining flight deck integrity and Air Marshals.	
05.07	Demonstrate an understanding of the technologies that are used in aviation security, as well as effective screening techniques.	
05.08	Explain personnel selection, training and methods for maintaining appropriate job performance for security personnel.	
06.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Conduct a job search.	
06.02	Secure information about a job.	
06.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
06.04	Complete a job application form correctly.	
06.05	Create an appropriate employer/job focused resume.	
06.06	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
06.07	Describe appropriate behavior on the job, including acceptable work and health habits.	
06.08	Discuss examples of employer discipline, reward and attendance programs as applied to employees.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.