Flight Operations Management

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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1:

AVMT 101 - Aviation History and Development 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 141 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics 3-4 Credits.

Short Session 1:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in fall)
or
AVMT 211 - Air Transportation 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in spring)

Semester 2:

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 221 - The Air Traffic Control System 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 226 - Air Traffic Control Operations I 3 Credit(s).
ERSC 131 - Meteorology 4 Credit(s).
MNGT 101 - Introduction to Business and Industry 3 Credit(s).

Short Session 2:

AVMT 211 - Air Transportation 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in fall)
or
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s). (for students who started in spring)

Semester 3:

ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 216 - Aviation Safety 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 251 - Airport Management 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective (ENGL 102 or ENGL 239 or MNGT 239 ) 3 Credits.

Semester 4:

AVMT 256 - Airline Management 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 201 - Human Resources Management 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology 3 Credits.
Gen Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.
Program Elective 3 Credits.

General Education Requirements and Electives - 19 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ERSC 131 - Meteorology 4 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Information Technology 3 Credits.
Mathematics 3-4 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I 3 Credit(s).
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 101 - Aviation History and Development 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 141 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 211 - Air Transportation 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 216 - Aviation Safety 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 221 - The Air Traffic Control System 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 226 - Air Traffic Control Operations I 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 251 - Airport Management 3 Credit(s).
AVMT 256 - Airline Management 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 101 - Introduction to Business and Industry 3 Credit(s).
MNGT 201 - Human Resources Management 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose a writing class from the following list:

ENGL 102 or ENGL 239 or MNGT 239

and

Choose 3 credits from one of the following disciplines:

AVMT
ACCT
MNGT
CSIT
ECON
PHYS

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 61*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Aviation management is a rapidly expanding field with excellent employment prospects. These professionals are largely responsible for the development, planning, operation, and marketing functions of the aviation industry.

The Flight Management Degree prepares students for employment in various business-related aviation career fields, including airport or airline management, airline dispatcher, cargo operations and fixed base operator (FBO) management. Careers are also available with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Department of Transportation (DOT) and other government agencies.

Flight Management focuses on business administration, accounting, marketing, airport and airline operations.

Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.

Some aviation classes have lab fees . Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree option, students will be able to:

demonstrate leadership, teamwork, managerial, and organizational skills within the aviation industry;
apply quantitative methods of modern business management to improve organizational performance in the aviation industry;
analyze and assess airline and airport operations, government regulations, and safety and environmental concerns to plan and implement appropriate strategic and tactical business methodologies;
measure the impact of global competition and security issues on the U.S. aviation industry, identify progressive actions to overcome these issues, and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and competitiveness;
respond to changing paradigms and unique challenges associated with a culturally diverse workforce; and
speak and write effectively for professional business communication in the airline industry.