AES 4210Airport Planning/Management II

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Prerequisites: Senior Standing, AES 4200 Senior Experience This is an advanced course in airport planning, management, and operation. At the conclusion of the course students will be able to apply fundamental management theo·ry to airports; determine airport capacity, and assess the potential for delays; evaluate airport environmental impacts; and identify components of the National Airspace System and its relationship to airports. They will be able to apply financial management and accounting techniques to airport finances, set airport fees, rates, and charges, and understand the process for obtaining capital funding for airport improvements. Evaluation and use of airport master plans, state airport system plans, and airport layout plans are also covered, as well as basic principles of terminal design and operations, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, airport security, and basic airport emergency response procedures. Successful completion of the course prepares the student for the Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) examination.