Course Title: Managing the Air Traffic Environment

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Managing the Air Traffic Environment

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2631

City Campus

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

AERO2657

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

172H School of Engineering

Face-to-Face

 Viet2 2022,
Viet2 2023

Course Coordinator: Nic Connelly

Course Coordinator Phone: via email

Course Coordinator Email: nic.connelly@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 057.03.33

Course Coordinator Availability: by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

N/A


Course Description

The course introduces you to the major players and their roles that comprise the global air transport system. Through air traffic control (ATC) and related services, Air traffic Management (ATM) provides the connecting infrastructure that allows aircraft to fly safely between airports. Through managing the separation of aircraft and air traffic flows, ATM provides services that are essential for safe and efficient air transport. 

This course will also explore the National Airways System more broadly, discussing the effects of weather, in flight emergencies, aeronautical publications, airspace management across Air Navigation Service providers and the cultural aspects of safety in such an environment. Whether you aspire to be a pilot or an aviation manager, an understanding of how the system works and its interdependence with airlines and airports is vital. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the below Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 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

3. Formulate ethical and evidence-based responses that integrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to address the challenges faced by the current and future global aviation industry.

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 below Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:

BP070P6 / BP070VRI / BP070VH / BP070HKG / BP070SIM Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation)
BP284ASADD Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BP345 Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

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

  • Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and/ or processes to meet specified requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures,

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.

 


On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the interrelationships between Air Traffic services providers, airlines and airport operators.
  2. Describe the structure of international air traffic management and its evolution.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the differing types of airspace, separation standards and the services provided within them.
  4. Critically evaluate Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS/ATM) systems used in air traffic management.
  5. Discuss the impact of weather on aviation and demonstrate an ability to interpret meteorological data for flight planning purposes.
  6. Critically evaluate the in-flight emergency response procedures of ATM to industry, and the other key players in this response process.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of aeronautical publications and the processes used to develop air traffic management procedures.
  8. Explain how safety cultures are applied within ATM and other high-risk organisations.
  9. Evaluate and apply understanding of the vital interaction between the ANSPs and the customer in modern Air Traffic Management, including future technologies and design changes.


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning process is facilitated by lectorials together with directed reading, investigative research, assignments, and industry presentations. Problem-based learning is reinforced by using case studies.


Overview of Learning Resources

All lectorials will be online and recorded, and all supporting documents with online learning activities are available on the RMIT Learning Management System, Canvas. 

 There is no set text for this course.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment tasks

Assessment 1: (Quiz 1: MCQ online quiz)
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 to 5. 
Timed assessment available over a 24-hour period and will be time limited for completion during this specific period. 

Assessment 2: Part A (Assignment)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 to 3.

Assessment 2: Part B (Assignment)
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 4 to 9.

Assessment 3: (Quiz 2: MCQ online quiz)
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 6 to 9. 
Timed assessment available over a 24-hour period and will be time limited for completion during this specified period.