AOTP 2850 International Flight Planning and ETOPS

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers air carrier flight planning to points outside the United States. Regulatory considerations, such as Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 121), International Civil Aviation Organization regulations (ICAO), and flight planning practice using ICAO forms, as well as operational considersations, specifically extended two-engine overwater operation procedures (ETOPS), and routing, fuel, equipment and weather requirements, are presented. The course prepares the student for an entry-level position as an Aircraft Dispatcher, with the abiltiy to employ understanding of the integral parts of the global aviation industry through practical application of comprehensive aeronautical principles, and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and diverse team of aviation professionals through proficiency in the skills and technology used in the aviation industry.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain the factors that must be considered when planning a long-range, heavy aircraft flight outside the U.S.A.
Demonstrate and apply extended-two-engine-overwater procedures to Boeing 777 and Boeing 767 flights.
Produce the various publications used to determine the entry and exit requirements for flights into and out of all countries of the world.
Analyze weather information and make correct decisions regarding over-ocean flights.

Prerequisite(s): AOTP 1010, AOTP 1030, and AOTP 1320
Corequisite(s): AOTP 2800
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.