Course Title: Air Cargo Management and Operations

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Air Cargo Management and Operations

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2426

City Campus

Undergraduate

115H Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015

AERO2426

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

AERO2489

Singapore Inst of Management

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Offsh1 17,
Offsh3 17,
Offsh1 19,
Offsh3 21,
Offsh1 22,
Offsh3 22,
Offsh1 23,
Offsh3 23,
Offsh1 24

AERO2639

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

Viet2 2023

Course Coordinator: Dorian Notman

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3316

Course Coordinator Email: dorian.notman@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 57.3.15

Course Coordinator Availability: TBC


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Not applicable.


Course Description

This course introduces you to the international air cargo mode. You will learn about the economics underpinning air cargo operations, the regulatory environment as it relates to the international air cargo mode, the roles of the air cargo mode in global supply chains, the air cargo services offered to the public, the rationale for and the forms of strategic partnerships and alliances employed in the air cargo industry, and the strategies employed by the various key stakeholders.

The course introduces you to the technical characteristics of aircraft as they relate to the air cargo mode, in particular, cargo capacity and air cargo revenue management, and ground and terminal handling requirements of air cargo.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes for:

BP070P23 / BP070VRI23 / BP070VH23 / BP070HKG23 / BP070SIM23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)

BP284ASA23 Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

BP345P23 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

 

1. Demonstrate understanding of a broad, coherent and in-depth body of knowledge relevant to the current and future global aviation industry.

2. Adapt knowledge and skills to analyse and synthesise concepts, information and data in diverse aviation contexts using digital tools and professional skills.

5. Demonstrate accountability, self-management and reflection to achieve personal and professional outcomes in real-life contexts, including actions towards reconciliation and First Nations people self-determination

 

This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes for:

BP070P6 / BP070VRI / BP070VH / BP070HKG / BP070SIM Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
BP284ASADD Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)

Needs, context and systems:

• Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc.), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice

Problem-solving and design:

• Demonstrating information skills and research methods.

Self management:

• Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Analyse the strategies of key industry stakeholders and discuss how value is delivered and captured in international air logistics chains;
  2. Relate relevant regulatory frameworks and the roles of governmental air cargo security regulations to a range of industry actor perspectives;
  3. Apply ground handling principles of air cargo;
  4. Critically analyse the technical characteristics of aircraft as they relate to air cargo planning and operations and air cargo revenue management;
  5. Match appropriate route structures and aircraft types to different combinations of passenger / freight airlines and all-cargo airlines;
  6. Optimise air cargo economics (including air cargo revenue management/pricing) taking on perspectives of various actors; and
  7. Analyse the role of strategic alliances and emerging global supply chain management trends as they impact on the air cargo industry.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

X This course has no hurdle requirements.

☐ All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

The assessment tasks are in one of three schedules: A, B or C. You will be advised at the start of the teaching period which of the schedules apply for any given teaching period and location.

Schedule A

Assessment item 1: Assignment 1 (Individual)
Weighting of final grade: 20%  
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 6.

Assessment item 2: Assignment 2 (group)
Weighting of final grade: 30%  
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 3, 5, 7

Assessment item 3: End-semester test
Weighting of final grade: 50%
Related course learning outcomes: 1 – 7
This assessment is a timed and timetabled assessment that students must attend on campus.

 

Schedule B

Assessment item 1: Assignment 1 (Individual)
Weighting of final grade: 40%  
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 6.

Assessment item 2: Assignment 2 (group)
Weighting of final grade: 40%  
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 3, 5, 7

Assessment item 3: Group presentation
Weighting of final grade: 20%
Related course learning outcomes: 1 – 7

 

Schedule C (Hong Kong offering AERO2558)

Assessment item 1: Assignment 1 (Individual)
Weighting of final grade: 20%  
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 6.

Assessment item 2: Assignment 2 (group)
Weighting of final grade: 30%  
Related course learning outcomes: 1, 3, 5, 7

Assessment item 3: Final Examination
Weighting of final grade: 50%
Related course learning outcomes: 1 – 7