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Learn more about the courses that are part of the associate degree program in Aviation Management at Harper College.
AVM 100 Introduction to Aviation Management
Provides students with the academic knowledge necessary to oversee departments of
airlines and airports, learn about aviation laws, regulations and various aspects
of aviation management. This course requires independent research and also focuses
on the application of business principles for airport and aviation management.
AVM 107 History of Aviation
This course is designed to give the students a historical perspective of the major
events leading up to the modern air transportation industry. It provides a chronological
review of the history of aviation beginning with the first balloon flight in 1783
continuing through the development of the modern turbofan jet transport airplane.
This course covers the advancement of aircraft through the technological research
by the military and space flight developments.
AVM 112 Aviation Security Management
Reviews aviation security personnel practices, processes, relative to plan, coordinate
and implement the application of airport security preventive measures that align with
FAA regulatory requirements. Provides a detailed analysis of effective procedures
including situational awareness, teamwork, effective communication and policies to
prevent the intentional actions of humans to cause harm or disruption in aviation
systems.
AVM 203 Aviation Career Preparation
Reviews the roles, requirements and responsibilities necessary for a career in the
aviation industry. This includes aviation managers, freight manger, vendor leadership
manager, safety manager, facilities manager, airline manager, maintenance technicians,
and numerous other positions that are vital to effective and efficient daily operations
of the aviation industry. This course will also cover the history of the Chicago Department
of Aviation, aviation terminology, FAA regulations and current career opportunities
and employment trends in the industry.
AVM 211 Aviation Management II
This course provides an in-depth analysis of the airline characteristics, scope and
economics focusing on airline management technical tools and management functions.
Provides a historical perspective of U.S. airlines, air transportation and regulators,
and associations. Familiarizes students with the US airline industry, management,
organization and studies forecasting methods, marketing, scheduling, fleet planning,
financing and labor relations. Further examines management functions of planning,
organizing and directing with a focus on airline management. Prerequisite: AVM 100
AVM 214 Aviation Safety Management and Regulations
Reviews the principles and regulatory practices of commercial aviation safety in the
United States and throughout the world. Addresses the regulatory information on International
Civil Aviation Organization and Safety Management Systems (SMS) that are critical
to aviation safety. Prerequisite: AVM 112
AVM 221 Air Traffic Control Systems
This course outlines the development of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system along
with many of the FAA rules and regulations governing visual and instrument flight.
It includes a review of the intricate procedures, rules, systems and phraseology used
today for controlling air traffic and provides a brief look at future requirements
in the domestic and international arena. Prerequisite: AVM 222
AVM 222 Airport Planning and Management
Reviews varying aspects of airport infrastructure, from the airfield and runway to
airspace, air traffic control, and terminal and security systems. Thoroughly addresses
the FAA’s National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS), historical and current
legislation and regulations, FAR Part 139. Students will explore cutting-edge concepts
such as automation, smart baggage handling, enhanced security, and analytics. Prerequisite:
AVM 100
AVM 226 Aircraft Maintenance Management
A comprehensive overview of the structured aircraft maintenance and engineering programs
established by the aircraft manufacturer and certified by the Federal Aviation Administration
for civil aviation. Areas of emphasis include maintenance program development, maintenance,
documentation, the role of engineering, maintenance, maintenance support, quality
control, reliability and safety within the program.
AVM 232 Civil Aviation
Reviews the three major categories of aviation: Commercial air transport, focuses
on scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo flights. Aerial work focuses on
aircraft that is used for specialized services such as photography, surveying, agriculture,
and search and rescue. General aviation addresses all other civil, private and or
commercial flights. This applies to both national and international aviation. Prerequisite:
AVM 222
AVM 234 Aviation Human Factors and Safety
Focuses on human factors including all sensory, perceptive, cognitive and decision-making
dynamics as they are expressed in aviation. Addresses aviation safety including incidents,
accidents, crew resource management and performance. Prerequisite: AVM 112
AVM 239 Transportation Labor Relations
Reviews the labor-management relations in the aviation industry and evaluates contemporary
labor issues. Topics and issues are addressed focusing on the larger scope of labor-management
relations and with developments in labor as a consequence of deregulation. The institutional
framework of collective bargaining and promoting industrial peace are also addressed.
Prerequisite: AVM 211
