Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Aviation Operations 
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

AS	
CIP Number	1649010404	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics  career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as communication, transportation, utility management, air station managers or provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The content includes but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, technical writing, records management, security, Federal Aviation Administration regulations, data processing, and air cargo transportation.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate understanding of safe and efficient work practices.
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of federal and state security procedures.
03.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of Federal Aviation Administration, state and other governmental laws, rules and policies.
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of business law and management pertaining to aviation operations.
06.0	Demonstrate understanding of personnel management.
07.0	Demonstrate understanding of aviation safety and accident prevention and investigation.
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
09.0	Prepare, analyze and evaluate technical reports and data.
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.
11.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Aviation Operations
CIP Numbers:	1649010400
Program Length:	60 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of safe and efficient work practices.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of health and safety hazards, prevention and correction of ecological problems and know the solutions unique to the industry.	
01.02	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of fueling hazards.	
01.03	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of physical hazards.	
01.04	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of fire hazards.	
01.05	Demonstrate an awareness of the proper techniques to control and extinguish fires.	
01.06	Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the need for safety devices, controls, guards and equipment.	
01.07	Demonstrate full awareness and understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE).	
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of federal and state security procedures.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe passenger security systems in use.	
02.02	Describe and define federal security laws.	
02.03	Identify the role of local law enforcement agencies.	
02.04	List known security risk features.	
02.05	Describe standard cargo theft precautions used at airports and related facilities.	
02.06	Describe the International Air Transport Association.	
02.07	List the more common labels found in the Restricted Articles Regulations; as published in bulletins by IATA.	
03.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	
03.02	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.	
03.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.	
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of federal aviation administration, state and other governmental laws, rules and policies.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe the economic, social and political importance of commercial aviation, general aviation and aircraft manufacturing in the United States.	
04.02	Describe the function, basic organization and responsibility of the National Transportation Safety Board.	
04.03	Explain major portions of relevant Parts of Federal Aviation Regulations and ICAO standards.	
04.04	List and describe the federal statutes pertaining to the economic regulation of the airline industry.	
04.05	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes.	
04.06	List and describe the major federal statutes pertaining to the regulation of aviation safety.	
04.07	Describe the historical and current relationship between the U.S. Post Office and the aviation industry.	
04.08	List and describe six categories of general aviation.	
04.09	Describe the development of aviation laws and their analogy to the Law of the Sea.	
04.10	Describe how aviation is affected by state departments of transportation, including aircraft sales, maintenance, and passenger transport.	
04.11	Describe and explain Title II (Safety and Pilot training improvement) of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010.	
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of business law and management pertaining to aviation operations.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe and identify in what manner and under what conditions an airport may be exposed to a lawsuit.	
05.02	Identify and discuss fundamental aspects of business law that relate to aviation operations.	
05.03	Explain how an employee’s action or inaction may subject an aviation organization to a lawsuit.	
05.04	Describe the classification of airports and their economic role as well as management issues facing airport systems.	
05.05	Discuss the importance of integrating airport planning with federal, state and local interests in developing airport systems.	
05.06	Describe the major components that go into the overall operating and capital expenditure programs related to aviation operations including revenue sources.	
06.0	Demonstrate understanding of personnel management.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Name and describe the basic guides in personnel management.	
06.02	Discuss governmental relations in personnel management.	
06.03	Explain the general nature of personnel problems, and approaches to problem solving.	
06.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the minimum standard for work practices.	
06.05	Describe training, education, and professional development available to personnel.	
06.06	Calculate the staff necessary to attain goals; and equipment and resources they will require.	
06.07	Explain how the requirements to attain stated goals will necessitate the allocation of stated budgets.	
06.08	Name and describe the rules/regulations associated with Americans with Disabilities Act.	
07.0	Demonstrate understanding of aviation safety, accident prevention and investigation.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	State and discuss the portion of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 as amended, which is generally described as Title VI, Safety Regulations of Civil Aeronautics.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the minimum standards governing design, materials workmanship, performance of aircraft, inspection, servicing, overhaul of aircraft, and parts and appliances, equipment and facilities, as required by section 601(a) of Federal Aviation Act of 1958 Section 601(a).	
07.03	Discuss the maximum hours of service for airmen and other employees, and other practices, methods, and procedures as required by Section 601(a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.	
07.04	Explain the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) promulgated by the Administrator to implement the authority granted by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, in the area of safety, and to prevent accidents.	
07.05	Demonstrate full knowledge of 14 CFR 830 and be able to explain the notification and reporting criteria of aircraft accidents or incidents.	
07.06	Identify health-related problems, which may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to complete with accuracy the forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
08.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
08.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
08.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
08.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
08.06	Demonstrate appropriate verbal and electronic communication skills.	
09.0	Prepare, analyze and evaluate technical reports and data.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	State the five basic guidelines for preparation of technical reports.	
09.02	Compare the difference between technical and literary description.	
09.03	Describe the techniques used in technical report writing.	
09.04	Discuss the arrangement of the technical written report – such as:  cause and effect, inductive and deductive, enumeration and classification, problems and solution.	
09.05	Explain the preparatory work or stages in the process, such as the writing, the drafts, use of the library, and polishing style.	
09.06	List types of reports, and describe use of illustrations.	
09.07	Discuss the steps in developing an oral presentation.	
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Understand molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.	
10.02	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.	
10.03	Identify health-related problems, which may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
10.04	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury, and K.P.A.	
11.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Conduct a job search.	
11.02	Secure information about a job.	
11.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
11.04	Complete a job application form correctly.	
11.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
11.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.	
11.07	Identify acceptable work habits.	
11.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate job changes.	
11.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.	
11.10	Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal Law as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
12.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
12.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
12.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
12.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
12.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.  

Special Notes

The American Association of Airport Executives, National Air Transportation Association (NATA), National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), and Florida Department of Transportation – Aviation Office (FDOT) are additional organizations for providing leadership training and for reinforcing specific skills.  Organizations for students such as those mentioned, when provided shall be an integral part of the vocational instructional program.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.