Please answer the following questions:
1) As a result of the Colgan Air accident, the FAA institute new flight and duty regulations. Summarize these new regulations and describe how they are different from the old flight and duty regulations.
2) Cargo carriers are exempt from the Part 117 rules. What are the current flight and duty limitations for cargo carriers?
3) Why do you feel that cargo carriers have been excluded from the new changes? Value of life? Public perception? Too much money for the carrier? Other reasons? All the above? You may find that reading the preamble of the final rule is helpful in answering this question.
4) Do you believe cargo carriers should be included in the new rules? Why or why not?
5) Finally, what would be the impact to your career if cargo carriers were to be included in these new rules - Pilots, address this from a pilot perspective, management address from a management perspective.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
ATC Privatization and NextGen - Due Friday, January 27th @ 11:59PM
ATC Privatization- Please answer the following questions:
1) Describe the fundamentals of our current ATC system vs. the proposed NextGen system. Include details. i.e. "Next Gen is satellite-based." is not enough detail.
2) Why has GA traditional spoken against the privatization of ATC? What is the stance of US airlines on ATC privatization and why? Find two aviation organizations/lobby groups/think tanks (not individual companies) etc. and report their response to privatization.
3) Is ATC privatized in any other countries? If so, where? Write about the details of how this system works. How is it funded? Who are the private operators? Etc..Does the privatized ATC system run more or less efficiently than our current system?
4) What would be the process for converting our current system into a privatized system? i.e. would it have to go through Congress, the FAA, etc..Where is the discussion at? i.e. is there a passed bill or law allowing ATC privatization? Does it have to be an act of Congress or can the FAA make this decision on its own. How do expect the current administration to impact ATC privatization if at all?
5) Finally, do you feel that the current ATC system would be more efficient if it were privatized. Why or why not?
Don't forget to include at least two references in APA format as well as corresponding in-text citations. There must be at least one in-text citation for every reference that you list.
1) Describe the fundamentals of our current ATC system vs. the proposed NextGen system. Include details. i.e. "Next Gen is satellite-based." is not enough detail.
2) Why has GA traditional spoken against the privatization of ATC? What is the stance of US airlines on ATC privatization and why? Find two aviation organizations/lobby groups/think tanks (not individual companies) etc. and report their response to privatization.
3) Is ATC privatized in any other countries? If so, where? Write about the details of how this system works. How is it funded? Who are the private operators? Etc..Does the privatized ATC system run more or less efficiently than our current system?
4) What would be the process for converting our current system into a privatized system? i.e. would it have to go through Congress, the FAA, etc..Where is the discussion at? i.e. is there a passed bill or law allowing ATC privatization? Does it have to be an act of Congress or can the FAA make this decision on its own. How do expect the current administration to impact ATC privatization if at all?
5) Finally, do you feel that the current ATC system would be more efficient if it were privatized. Why or why not?
Don't forget to include at least two references in APA format as well as corresponding in-text citations. There must be at least one in-text citation for every reference that you list.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Flying Cheap and Professionalism - Due Sunday, January 22nd at 12pm.
The
topic is the regional airlines. Many of you, regardless if you are a
management or flight student, will work in some capacity with the
regional airlines. Hopefully, through writing this blog, you will have a
further understanding of the environment as well as the current issues
impacting the industry.
In class, you watched a documentary called "Flying Cheap". This documentary is about the regional airline industry, focusing on two aspects. First, there is a discussion of the Colgan accident and factors that may have contributed to the accident. Second, the documentary presents information about the career of a regional pilot.
Please address the following topics in this blog:
**First, address the state of the regional airline industry. There is a lot of "buzz" about the possible pilot shortage. There are two sides to the argument: 1) There is not a pilot shortage. The problem is pilot pay. There are plenty of people who want to be pilots in the United States but are unwilling to fly domestically because of low wages, and 2) The pilot shortage is real and based upon projected retirements and the current number of new pilots entering the industry. Which side do you believe and why? To answer this question thoroughly, you must research and provide evidence of research of both sides of the issue.
**Second, with the new regulations, regional airlines may be concerned with their hiring pool. Why? What do you see as possible solutions - both for aspiring pilots and for the regional airlines themselves?
**Third, ALPA represents most regional pilots. Which organization represents the remainder of the industry, such as management, manufacturers, etc..
**Forth, keeping the documentary in mind, please answer the following questions:
-I proposed that one theme in the events that led up to the Colgan accident was the lack of professionalism. Answer the following three questions related to professionalism:
* 1) Define professionalism in your own words.
* 2) List two ways in which lack of professionalism was demonstrated in this documentary. Remember: Both pilots and management can lack professionalism.
* 3) Do you feel that first year pilot pay and/or the compensation structure of a regional airline is a contributing factor in the lack of professionalism demonstrated in the documentary?
* 4) List two specific ways you plan on maintain and expand your level of professionalism once you are employed in the job that you listed in 1). These ways must be independent of the requirements of the job.
In class, you watched a documentary called "Flying Cheap". This documentary is about the regional airline industry, focusing on two aspects. First, there is a discussion of the Colgan accident and factors that may have contributed to the accident. Second, the documentary presents information about the career of a regional pilot.
Please address the following topics in this blog:
**First, address the state of the regional airline industry. There is a lot of "buzz" about the possible pilot shortage. There are two sides to the argument: 1) There is not a pilot shortage. The problem is pilot pay. There are plenty of people who want to be pilots in the United States but are unwilling to fly domestically because of low wages, and 2) The pilot shortage is real and based upon projected retirements and the current number of new pilots entering the industry. Which side do you believe and why? To answer this question thoroughly, you must research and provide evidence of research of both sides of the issue.
**Second, with the new regulations, regional airlines may be concerned with their hiring pool. Why? What do you see as possible solutions - both for aspiring pilots and for the regional airlines themselves?
**Third, ALPA represents most regional pilots. Which organization represents the remainder of the industry, such as management, manufacturers, etc..
**Forth, keeping the documentary in mind, please answer the following questions:
-I proposed that one theme in the events that led up to the Colgan accident was the lack of professionalism. Answer the following three questions related to professionalism:
* 1) Define professionalism in your own words.
* 2) List two ways in which lack of professionalism was demonstrated in this documentary. Remember: Both pilots and management can lack professionalism.
* 3) Do you feel that first year pilot pay and/or the compensation structure of a regional airline is a contributing factor in the lack of professionalism demonstrated in the documentary?
* 4) List two specific ways you plan on maintain and expand your level of professionalism once you are employed in the job that you listed in 1). These ways must be independent of the requirements of the job.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Personal Introduction - Due Friday, January 13th @ 11:59PM
Please create your blog using the following steps:
1) Go to www.blogspot.com.
2) Hit the "Get Started" button.
3) Fill out the required information. Your "display name" is the name that will come up as your signature when you comment on other blogs. You can use your actual name and pick something else. Remember to keep it professional and preferably aviation-related if you choose not to use your actual name. Also, you will be required to create a blog name (the title that will show at the top of the blog) and blog address. Remember, keep it professional and aviation related. It may take you a few tries to come up with something that isn't already taken.
4) Select a template. Don't worry if you don't like the choices. You will be able to change this at some point if you'd like.
5) You are now ready to write your first post! In the upper right corner, select "New Post". Title it and type away.
For your first post, please write a personal introduction. This introduction should include the following:
1) Background - how/when did your interest in aviation begin?
2) Current status - what major and when do you graduate?
3) Future plans - you must address this specifically. Points will be deducted for answers such as "I will fly anything for anyone". A more appropriate answer would be something like "I will flight instructor and then would like to fly for Express Jet. Upon upgrading to captain at Express Jet, I would eventually like to retire from Southwest Airlines.". I realize that many of you may not have this narrowed down at this point. That's okay. Just write something specifically. Research shows that having a specific goal provides more motivation and success than non-specific goals, even if the specific goal stated does not end up coming to fruition. You will look at this goal again at the end of the semester and comment about if your original goal has changed and if so, for what reasons.
4) As stated, this course is comprised of two parts - career development (which will include a series of guest speakers) and current topic discussions. Please state if there are some specific areas that you would like to be represented by guest speakers. Please address this even if that particular type of guest speaker is already listed in the syllabus. If there is a lot if interest in one or more particular areas, I may try to secure multiple speakers in that area. I would also like you to list at least two areas of current aviation topics that may be of interest to you. Although I have laid out several topics in the syllabus, I am flexible about changing them in order to meet your interests.
No references are required for this week's post. Also, you are not required to comment on other people's posts this week. This post should be about 3-4 paragraphs.
Enjoy!
Prof. Wall
1) Go to www.blogspot.com.
2) Hit the "Get Started" button.
3) Fill out the required information. Your "display name" is the name that will come up as your signature when you comment on other blogs. You can use your actual name and pick something else. Remember to keep it professional and preferably aviation-related if you choose not to use your actual name. Also, you will be required to create a blog name (the title that will show at the top of the blog) and blog address. Remember, keep it professional and aviation related. It may take you a few tries to come up with something that isn't already taken.
4) Select a template. Don't worry if you don't like the choices. You will be able to change this at some point if you'd like.
5) You are now ready to write your first post! In the upper right corner, select "New Post". Title it and type away.
For your first post, please write a personal introduction. This introduction should include the following:
1) Background - how/when did your interest in aviation begin?
2) Current status - what major and when do you graduate?
3) Future plans - you must address this specifically. Points will be deducted for answers such as "I will fly anything for anyone". A more appropriate answer would be something like "I will flight instructor and then would like to fly for Express Jet. Upon upgrading to captain at Express Jet, I would eventually like to retire from Southwest Airlines.". I realize that many of you may not have this narrowed down at this point. That's okay. Just write something specifically. Research shows that having a specific goal provides more motivation and success than non-specific goals, even if the specific goal stated does not end up coming to fruition. You will look at this goal again at the end of the semester and comment about if your original goal has changed and if so, for what reasons.
4) As stated, this course is comprised of two parts - career development (which will include a series of guest speakers) and current topic discussions. Please state if there are some specific areas that you would like to be represented by guest speakers. Please address this even if that particular type of guest speaker is already listed in the syllabus. If there is a lot if interest in one or more particular areas, I may try to secure multiple speakers in that area. I would also like you to list at least two areas of current aviation topics that may be of interest to you. Although I have laid out several topics in the syllabus, I am flexible about changing them in order to meet your interests.
No references are required for this week's post. Also, you are not required to comment on other people's posts this week. This post should be about 3-4 paragraphs.
Enjoy!
Prof. Wall
Introduction to Blogs
Introduction
Welcome to AVT 422 Senior Seminar! My goal in this course is to give you some practical and useful tools that hopefully will give you an edge as you venture into your aviation careers...or any careers for that matter. One way I have decided to do this is through the social media of a blog. I know a several people in the aviation world who have utilized blogs to advance their careers in various ways. Like other social media tools, (such as Facebook and Twitter) writing, reading and commenting on blogs allows you to create a social network of aviation professionals that you may not have otherwise created. Also, this is yet another thing you can put on your resume - "aviation blog writer". I'm not kidding. As long as you keep the topics professional, many employers would be quite impressed with this initiative.
I will assign a weekly aviation topic - which I will post on this blog. In addition to career development, I also use senior seminar as a course to discuss current and global topics in aviation. Each week you will be required to do the following:
1) Write a post about the topic, approximately 3-5 solid paragraphs. I will usually provide a list of 4-5 questions that you need to answer through research of the topic. In addition, opinions are encouraged. Proper grammar and spelling is expected - remember that all of your class peers (and, if you wish, other aviation professionals and employers) will have access to your blog. Use in-text citations when necessary and remember that there must be at least one in-text citation for every reference. Failure to use in-text citations or plagiarism will result in 0 points for the post. Also, failure to include 2 references in APA format and the corresponding references will result in a loss of all 4 points (see rubric). Posts must be up by the Friday before class (@11:59pm) to allow time for peers to read and comment. The assignment will remain open on Canvas until the Sunday after the due date, however, any assignments posted after Friday at 11:59pm will receive a 3 point deduction.
2) Again, you must include APA references and citations in each blog post (2 references minimum). Please make sure that the sites are reputable and include a link so that your classmates may easily access our information.
3) Each week, in addition to your own post, you are required to read and comment on at least 2 of your classmates' blogs. Please post these comments to Canvas (indicating which blog they were posted to) by 1:59PM Monday (before class) to receive full credit. Comments should at least be 3-4 full sentences and indicate that you have thoroughly read the blog post that you are commenting on.
4) Come to class each week prepared to have an in-depth discussion of the topic.
Have Fun!
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