HOST216 — Taking Flight: Airline and Airport Operations
HOST 216 - Taking Flight: Airline and Airport Operations HOST 216 - Taking Flight: Airline and Airport Operations 5 Credits This course is tailored to provide students with an operational understanding of the aviation industry, covering both airline and airport operations. The curriculum explores customer service specific to aviation, security protocols, federal regulations, and operational strategies critical to managing airline operations or an airport effectively. The course delves into supply chain management, examining key performance indicators such as load factors. Furthermore, the course unpacks operational elements such as hub and spoke systems and fuel hedging. With Highline College’s proximity to SeaTac Airport, a major international hub, students have an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical environment. Fees Quarters Typically inter Day, Online Designed to Serve All students interested in careers in the following fields: hospitality, tourism, business, management, aviation, airlines, customer service, and/or airports. Active Date 20240322T08:36:26 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 20 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes PLA Eligible Yes Course Outline Students completing this course will: Analyze airport and airline operations. Interpret legislation nationally and globally that influences aviation. Evaluate KPIs. Develop an understanding of supply chain logisti