Formerly AVAO1150. The course focuses on the airport as an essential part of the air transport system. This course provides an overview of various airport departments, examines the regulatory requirements, and covers the operational and management services of both large and small airports.

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.

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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: AIRC 1004

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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: 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.

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: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. 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). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) a final grade of 70% or better in BCIT level 1 COMM (ie: COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or COMM 1120; or 2) a score of 70 or better in COMM 0015; or 3) an OFFICIAL transfer credit granted for BCIT level 1 or level 2 COMM course with a final grade of 70% or better (refer to http://www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/).

This course will provide an overview of what is required to fly an aircraft. Topics include aircraft operations, air law, meteorology and navigation.

This course outlines the air navigation system in Canada and the procedures associated with air traffic services. Participants will learn about the role NavCan plays in the provision of air navigation services to domestic and international aviation operators. Relevant standards, regulations and recommended practices will be covered. The role that Transport Canada plays in maintaining safe airspace management and operations will also be covered.

This course will cover in detail the effects of weather on general aviation operations. Topics will include the earth's atmospheric and weather systems and severe weather effects on aviation operations.

The focus of this course is on the systems approach to airport master planning with emphasis on airfield planning, design and capacity. The following topics will be included: airfield planning, runway design, and airport capacity analysis. Prerequisites: AIRC 1004

This course will focus on the systems approach for analyzing, designing and operating the terminal and landside facilities and infrastructure at an airport. Students will design a new holding room based on the requirements of the Northwest Regional Airport (Terrace) using IATA standards and requirements. Students will collect data, analyze the data and propose the terminal and curbside requirements for a large scale international airport and medium sized private jet/fixed based operator airport. Prerequisites: AIRC 1004

This course provides an overview of policies, standards, operational procedures and processes required to effectively maintain airport facilities, systems and infrastructure. Topics will include runway, taxiway and apron, marking and navigation equipment operational safety checks and inspections and mitigation of wildlife incursions using habitat control techniques. A detailed description of processes, methods and technology used by airports to maintain a safe operating environment will be covered. Prerequisites: AIRC 1004