1 AVIA2801 Regional and General Aviation School of Aviation Faculty of Science Term 3, 2021 2 1. Staff Position Name Email Consultation times and locations Contact Details Course Convenor Ken Mclean mcleank@unsw.edu.au Available on email at all times or question time during tutorial each week. mclean.ken@ outlook.com Lecturer Ken Mclean 2. Course information Units of credit: 6 Pre-requisite(s): N/A Teaching times and locations: http://www.timetable.unsw.edu.au 2.1 Course summary This course covers the broad range of management decisions faced within the general, corporate and regional aviation sectors and how that is impacted by Government and regulation. The aviation environment within which management functions and makes economic decisions is introduced. How this sector is regulated and the impact of those regulations on the Sector is studied. Technical issues are discussed; competition, revenue, costs and pricing are considered. The management and operation of Regional airports, recreational aviation, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (drones) and management of autonomous flight, and flying training schools are examined. Case studies on specific Regional airlines and airports are presented and discussed. 2.2 Course aims The objective of the course is for students to understand the management challenges unique to this sector of the industry and its relationships with other aviation bodies. The focus is on management issues and understanding the strategic decision-making process. The course will consider the many different types of operation in this sector, from larger Regional airlines to specialist flying such as the “flyin – flyout” mining operations, recreational flying, RPAS and how these differ from mainstream operations. Market supply and demand for aircraft and the skills and technical support needed to safely operate in this challenging environment will be discussed. The course covers current operations of the general and regional aviation industry both in Australia and throughout the region. 3 2.3 Course learning outcomes (CLO) The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of how this airline sector and airports are managed and the importance of this Sector to Regional economies. The future operating environment of Regional aviation will be discussed together with technological and capability changes (for example autonomous operations) which have the potential to transform Regional aviation. At the successful completion of this course you (the student) should be able to: 1. Understand the complexity, scope and regulatory issues impacting the Regional Aviation industry in Australia and the Region 2. Understand the complexity, scope and regulatory issues impacting the General Aviation industry in Australia 3. Understand the technical and operational scope, Government involvement and regulatory issues impacting the control of Airspace in Australia and the Region 4. Understand the scope, size, safety and regulatory issues impacting business aviation, aerial agriculture, Flying doctors, flying schools, crop-dusting, and private flying aviation in Australia 5. Discuss issues associated with autonomous operations in Regional areas 6. Have an introductory understanding of how an aircraft manufacturer designs, builds, tests and sells their aircraft to Regional airlines 2.4 Relationship between course and program learning outcomes and assessments Course Learning Outcome (CLO) LO Statement Program Learning Outcome (PLO) Related Tasks & Assessment CLO 1 An understanding of the scope of Regional Aviation in Australia and the Pacific region, how it is regulated, what the commercial and operational issues are and how they are being addressed. Review of related lectures/ reading material. Identification of the issues and what is being done to address those issues. Case study Submit individual assignment. CLO 2 An understanding of the scope of General Aviation in Australia, how it is regulated, what the operational issues are and how they are being addressed Review of related lectures/ reading material. Identification of the issues and what is being done to address those issues. Submit individual assignment, Case study CLO 3 An understanding of the issues facing Regional airports in Australia, how they are regulated and financed. The requirement for long range plans; how these are compiled and reported. Review of related lectures/ reading material. Identification of the issues and what is being done to address those issues. Submit individual assignment. Two Case studies CLO 4 An understanding of how Air traffic Management (ATM) affects Regional aviation and airports in Australia, how this is regulated. Review of current operations and of the proposed “Next Generation” ATM, and how that affects the industry. CLO5 Emerging capabilities – autonomous flight , eVTOL and next generation aircraft which will enable more cost effective Regional Services Review current literature and Regulatory Framework for autonomous flight and eVTOL operations. 4 3. Strategies and approaches to learning 3.1 Learning and teaching activities All lectures will be by remote learning presented by zoom. Invited experts will provide presentations and encourage an interactive discussion around their subject matter. The program uses practical case studies extensively. Teaching methods are designed to provide as much information as needed in a compact and understandable format and to demonstrate the pragmatic and entrepreneurial management style this sector requires. Assignments, both group and individual are designed to test knowledge, challenge current management styles and solutions, and to provide feedback to students. 3.2 Expectations of students Attendance at lectures as per the programme - one day per week over 10 weeks. Individual assignment advised at the beginning of the program and handed in mid term for marking. Feedback provided Q&A after each lecture and at the end of the day’s session. Reading of recommended periodicals and Industry reports as discussed in class. 4. Course schedule and structure [This course consists of 40 hours of class contact hours. You are expected to take an additional 8 hours of non class contact hours to complete assessments, readings and exam preparation.] Week [Date/Session] Topic [Module] Activity [Learning opportunity] Related CLO Week 1 Introduction. What the course is about. What will be expected of you. What is Regional aviation in Australia and in the wider world? The role of Governments in providing and environment for Regional aviation to survive? 3 x one hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 and 2 Week 2 How Regional aviation has evolved in Australia, inside a regional airline, how it all works. 3 x one hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports. Case study 1 and 4 Week 3 Regional Aviation issues and challenges today and how they relate to Regional airports: the relationship of airlines and airports? How the Industry is regulated. 3 x one hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 and 2 5 Week 4 Career opportunities in Aviation – hear from an expert as to what attributes will be needed as the industry rebuilds. 3 x one hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports. Interview with Aviation journalist 1, 2, and 3 Week 5 Pacific Aviation challenges – a presentation from a Pacific Islands airlines describing their unique challenges. 3 x one hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 and 3 Week 6 Revision 3 x one-hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 and 3 Week 7 General Aviation and Recreational aviation – the growth of this sector of the Industry. Self- regulation and role this Sector have in aviation. 3 x one-hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 and 3 Week 8 Business Aviation and issues relating to fleet selection for Regional operations. Group presentations. 3 x one-hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 Week 9 The evolution and growth of autonomous flights? Is this the future frontier for parts of Regional aviation? How is this regulated and the interface between Air Traffic Management and autonomous flight operations. 3 x one-hour lectures plus debate and discussion. Post lecture review of Industry reports 1 and 5 Week 10 A review of the Course material and preparation for the Final Exam. PPT Presentations reviewed by Lecturers followed by Q&A/debate with students 1,2,3, and 4,5 6 5. Assessment 5.1 Assessment tasks Assessment task Length Weight Mark Due date (normally midnight on due date) Assessment 1: Self-assessment questions at commencement of course 1 hour N/A N/A Week 2 Assessment 2: Individual assignment 3 hours 25/100 Week 5 Assessment 3: Zoom Group assignment 4 hours 30/100 Week 8 Assessment 4: Final Exam 2 hours 45/100 UNSW Exam Period Further information UNSW grading system: https://student.unsw.edu.au/grades UNSW assessment policy: https://student.unsw.edu.au/assessment 5.2 Assessment criteria and standards Special Consideration: In case of absence from any assessment, a request for special consideration may be made only in accordance with the University's standard guidelines. 7 5.3 Submission of assessment tasks Task Knowledge & abilities assessed Assessment Criteria % of total mark Date of Feedback Release Submission WHO WHEN HOW ASSESSMENT 2 Individual written assignment critiquing economic analysis for the justification of a Regional airport. Ability to listen, understand and distil a presentation and to provide an analytical response to demonstrate understanding of the issues and to critique the answers being employed. Ability to identify the key issues and to develop the case in a format suitable for a Board of Directors 30% Ken Mclean 15 October Moodle Grade mark ASSSESSMENT 3 Zoom team assignment. Teams will be given a management problem and will be tasked to analyse the issues and propose a strategy to resolve the issue. Each ground will present their report to the CourseThis assignment will be in Lectureselected groups with each Group presenting their findings. Understanding of the underlying strategic issues, operational and financial constraints and the ability to determine a realistic solution. The ability to develop and present a convincing case Capability for research and understanding of key strategic issues. Ability to work as a team without the ability to be selective 20% Ken Mclean 5 November Presentation to class plus feedback on moodle EXAMINATION Two-hour examination – four short answer questions and two essay questions. 50% TBA TBA Ken Mclean UNSW Exam Period myUNSW 8 5.4. Feedback on assessment 30 Minutes is allocated at the end of each lecture day for class, then individual, discussion on the projects and student questions. Reading material will be discussed, followed by Q&A, three weeks after being allocated Individual feedback will be provided to students by the lecturers on the outcome of their individual assignments in the two weeks following submission. This is normally by email but time will be made for face-to-face discussion should this be needed The lecturers are available via email or one-on-one at the campus when requested by the student or as needed in the opinion of the lecturer. 6. Academic integrity, referencing and plagiarism Referencing is a way of acknowledging the sources of information that you use to research your assignments. You need to provide a reference whenever you draw on someone else's words, ideas or research. Not referencing other people's work can constitute plagiarism. Further information about referencing styles can be located at https://student.unsw.edu.au/referencing Academic integrity is fundamental to success at university. Academic integrity can be defined as a commitment to six fundamental values in academic pursuits: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.1 At UNSW, this means that your work must be your own, and others’ ideas should be appropriately acknowledged. If you don’t follow these rules, plagiarism may be detected in your work. Further information about academic integrity and plagiarism can be located at: • The Current Students site https://student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism, and • The ELISE training site http://subjectguides.library.unsw.edu.au/elise/presenting The Conduct and Integrity Unit provides further resources to assist you to understand your conduct obligations as a student: https://student.unsw.edu.au/conduct. 7. Readings and resources IATA press room, ACI pressroom, ICAO pressroom, RAAA submission to Govt, Australian Airports Association submission to Government, Sunshine Coast airport master plan, Kingscote Airport material Statements made periodically by Qantaslink, REX, general aviation associations. Various academic papers which will be distributed. 8. Administrative matters School Contact Undergraduate Studies 1 International Center for Academic Integrity, ‘The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity’, T. Fishman (ed), Clemson University, 2013. 9 School of Aviation Tel: + 61 2 9385 5756 Faculty Contact Dr Gavin Edwards Associate Dean (Academic Programs) Tel: (02) 9385 4652, Email: g.edwards@unsw.edu.au University Contact Student Conduct and Appeals Officer (SCAO) within the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students) and Registrar. Tel: (02) 9385 8515, Email: studentcomplaints@unsw.edu.au University Counselling and Psychological Tel: (02) 9385 5418, Email: counselling@unsw.edu.au 9. Additional support for students • The Current Students Gateway: https://student.unsw.edu.au/ • Academic Skills and Support: https://student.unsw.edu.au/academic-skills • Student Wellbeing, Health and Safety: https://student.unsw.edu.au/wellbeing • Disability Support Services: https://student.unsw.edu.au/disability-services • UNSW IT Service Centre: https://www.it.unsw.edu.au/students/index.html