Graduates of the BS in Aviation with an option in Operations will be able to:

• Describe the aerodynamic forces involved in an airplane in flight

• Analyze Meteorology and environmental issues related to aviation operation

• Apply conflict resolving and negotiation techniques to the aviation workplace

• Understand the nature and sources of law and legal problems encountered by managers

• Describe aircraft communication systems including aircraft antennas, voice systems, satellite, UHF, VHF

• Utilize navigation concepts and fundamentals.

• Select and operate computer devices and navigation systems.

• Describe aspects of managing air transportation companies

• Describe the air traffic control system and relationships between en route, terminal, tower, and flight service functions

• Use principles in airport planning and management

• Demonstrate an understanding of instrument flight techniques

• Comprehend the role of finance in an aviation business including financial planning and forecasting

• Analyze the current structure of the aviation industry including general aviation, the airlines, corporate aviation, airports, original equipment manufacturers (OEMS), and manufacturers

• Describe the impact of limited airspace and airport capacity on the growth of the aviation industry

• Use systems analysis in solving economic decisions in aviation

• Apply total quality management techniques to business and management situations in aviation