Airport Operations

This course will provide a solid foundation of the essential role the air transport system plays in Canada and the United States. Topics include regulatory requirements, operational processes and management practices within the airport sector. Evaluation includes exams, airport report and online discussions.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course will introduce participants to Safety Management Systems (SMS) as required by Transport Canada and the impact it has on the aviation industry. Students will learn a systematic approach and evolution of safety management in aviation.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

In this course, students will write academic, technical and business documents typical of airport operations environment. In addition, you will further develop the skills of researching, organizing, sequencing and producing internal and external correspondence, manuals and reports in an airport environment.
Prerequisite(s):

• 70% in COMM 2203

This introductory course will review the process of Master Planning at airports and the requirements for certification of airports in Canada. Students will complete a thorough analysis of a potential airport site based on an analysis of the aviation demand, the environmental impact of aviation operations in the surrounding area, the economic effect on the airports' community and other relevant factors.
Prerequisite(s):

• AIRC 1004

The focus of the course is to develop an understanding of human factors and its impact on decision making, critical thinking, task performance, accident prevention and safety management in an airport operation environment.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course will focus on the applicable security regulations in Canadian Aeronautics Act (Aerodrome and Air Carrier measures) and its implications in designing and managing an airport security system.
Prerequisite(s):

• 70% in AIRC 1004

The focus of this course is to develop a solid understanding of the Aerodrome Standards and Recommended Practices required by Transport Canada to develop and maintain a certified aerodrome in Canada. CARS Part III Subpart 2 and Guidelines for the Development of an Airport Operations Manual will be covered in detail.
Prerequisite(s):

• 70% in AIRC 1004

This course will develop understanding of the relationship of effective safety programs and successful aviation operations with a focus on accident prevention and the associated concepts of risk management. Topics will include aviation safety programs, reporting systems, audits, accident/ incident investigation techniques, and a review of Canadian Aviation Regulations related to Emergency planning and response.
Prerequisite(s):

• 70% in AIRC 1004 and 70% in AIRC 1008

​This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. NOTE: COMM 2203 is equivalent to COMM 2003. Although COMM 2003 may not be included on the program course list or program matrix, students may choose either COMM 2003 or COMM 2203 for their program. Students do not need to take COMM 2203 if they take COMM 2003. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are encouraged to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. ​
Prerequisite(s):

• A final grade of 70%+ in COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or equivalent.