AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE259	AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES	2	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TAHİR GÜRDİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills in airline operations and fleet planning. Students gain in-depth knowledge on topics such as airline financial management, revenue optimization, fleet strategies and environmental sustainability.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers topics such as financial management processes of the airline sector, revenue management, aircraft selection, fleet planning and financial risk management. Students gain a broad perspective on the sector by learning strategic management and sustainability practices used in modern airline operations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Learn the basic principles of airline financial management and understand how to use this information in operational decision processes. Understand revenue management and fleet planning strategies and evaluate the effects of these strategies on airline companies. Understand aircraft selection criteria and fleet optimization processes, and understand the importance of these processes in efficiency and cost control. Learn environmental sustainability and financial risk management and evaluate their role in airline operations. • Understands the impact of technology and data analytics on fleet planning and how to use these elements in modern airline operations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Weekly Reading	Introduction to Aviation Management, History of Aviation	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
2	Weekly Reading	Important Regulations governing corporate aviation, Operational Criterias	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
3	Weekly Reading	Airline Management, Organizational Structure of Airline, Positions in Flight, Types of Flight	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
4	Weekly Reading	Business Aviation Maintenance	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
5	Weekly Reading	Standart Operating Procedures; Handling the passengers, luggages, the aircraft on the ground; Rump duties	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
6	Weekly Reading	Air traffic management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
7	Weekly Reading	Airport Planning	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Weekly Reading	International Operations	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
10	Weekly Reading	Airport safety and security management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
11	Weekly Reading	Air cargo management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
12	Weekly Reading	Budget and Capital Management, Airport and Airline finance and commercial management	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
13	Weekly Reading	Marketing in Aviation	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
14	Weekly Reading	Aircraft Acquisition	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
15	Weekly Reading	Hub development strategy and general Review	Presentation, Lecture, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ICAO, IATA, AIRLINE Web Sites

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to teamwork					4
2	Identify vocational problems and resolve them effectively				3
3	Comprehend, appreciate and comply with cultural and social responsibilities					4
4	Develop an awareness for life long learning						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Comply with occupational ethics and sense of responsibility					4
2	Utilize the theoretical information they have acquired in applications and practices			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to have knowledge about sectoral issues.					4
2	Manage a process effectively to meet the demands.			2
3	Within the framework of regulations and procedures for implementation and to find solutions for problems.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil aviation field statistical research skills and the ability to think about, has the ability to foresee the consequences of strategic decisions and develop skills.				3
2	Encountered in practice or as a team member to take responsibility for unforeseen problems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Change and innovation are welcome.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic and is dominated by professional English, has the necessary qualifications to use the operating system in an active way for the profession.				3
2	Developments, will be able to follow trends and forecasts. Follow the latest developments related to the field and profession.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It has the ability to reflect on the ethical and professional responsibilities.					4
2	To analyze information about the area and has the skills to interpret and evaluate.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	2	28
Project Work	8	2	16
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	14	2	28
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	14	2	28
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	66	0	130