Aviation Management Certificate

Short Description

The Aviation Management prepares students to enter airline or airport operations, terminal and airport ramp management, airport security and aviation support functions.

Program Code

289

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Contacts and Additional Information

Aviation Program Faculty:

CCBC Catonsville, Professor Doug Williams
443-840-5498 or dwilliams@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Catonsville, Professor Chris Komsa
443-840-4209 or ckomsa@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC Catonsville, Assistant Professor Joe Eichelberger
443-840-4463 or jeichelberger@ccbcmd.edu

Administrative Assistant:

Lisa McTaggart
443-840-4605 or lmctaggart@ccbcmd.edu

Contact the Aviation Technology Department
443-840-4157 or aviation@ccbcmd.edu or Schedule an online or in-person meeting

Additional Information:

• FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program
• FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative program
• FAA approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program
• FAA approved for Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP)
• Designated Statewide Programs include only the credit certificates and the Flight Operations Management degree.
• Students considering applying for this program should read the information available on the CCBC Aviation Technology website at www.ccbcmd.edu/aviation.
• Flight Training courses approved under FAA Part 141.
• Some Aviation classes have lab fees. Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Community College of Baltimore County.
• Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For Aviation Technology, see Departmental Exam and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
• Articulation and Transfer Agreements (There are no program specific agreements currently.)

Semester 1*

• AVMT 101 - Aviation History and Development 3 Credit(s).
• AVMT 131 - Private Pilot Ground School 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

• AVMT 216 - Aviation Safety 3 Credit(s).
• AVMT 251 - Airport Management 3 Credit(s).
• AVMT 256 - Airline Management 3 Credit(s).

Short Session 1

• AVMT 211 - Air Transportation 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 18 Credits

Educational Outcomes

Upon completion of this certificate program, graduates will:

1. Demonstrate leadership in applying aviation business principles and flight operations regulations and procedures.
2. Be qualified for employment with air traffic control facilities, regional and major airlines, corporate flight departments, charter or cargo operators, fixed base operators, aviation training centers, or with a government agency or military service.
3. Be qualified for employment for non-aviation positions available with other transportation related services, law enforcement, or other federal, state and local agencies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate leadership, teamwork, managerial, and organizational skills within the aviation industry;
2. analyze and assess airline and corporate flight operations, government regulations, and safety and environmental concerns to plan and implement appropriate strategic and tactical business methodologies;
3. 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;
4. respond to changing paradigms and unique challenges associated with a culturally diverse workforce; and
5. speak and write effectively for professional business communication in the aviation industry.