151-0228-00L Management of Air Transport (Aviation II)
| Semester | Spring Semester 2022 |
| Lecturers | P. Wild |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | Providing an overview in management, planning, processes and operations in air transport, the lecture shall enable students to operate and lead a unit within that industry. In addition, the modules provide a good understanding for other transport modes and are a sort of "Mini MBA" (topics see below). Ideally, students complete first "Basics of Air Transport" yet there is no requirement for it. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objective | After completion of the course, they shall be familiar with tasks, processes and interactions and have the ability to understand implications of developments in the airlines industry and its environment. This shall enable them to work within the air transport industry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Overall concept: This lecture builds on the content of lecture "Basics of Air Transport" (151-0227-00L) and provides deeper insights into the airline industry and managment practises. The lecture is taught by svereal different experts from Lufthansa, SWISS, and Federal Office of Civil Aviation. Weekly: 1h independent preparation; 2h lectures and 1 h exercises with an expert in the respective field Content: Strategy, Alliances & Joint Ventures, Negotiations with Stakeholder, Environmental Protection, Safety & Risk Management, Airline Economics, Network Management, Revenue Management & Pricing, Sales & Distribution, Airline Marketing, Scheduling & Slot Management, Fleet Management & Leasing, Continuing Airworthiness Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Steering. Excursion: Depending on COVID 19, we plan an excursion to the freight terminals at Zurich Airport and visits at SWISS Dispatch, Network Operations Control and Dispo. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | No offical lecture notes. Lecturers' slides will be made available | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | Literature will be provided by the lecturers respective there will be additional Information upon registration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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