Module 3.2 Discussion
3.2 – Discussion: Interviewing with Northern Air Cargo for a
Management Position
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Candidate_in_job_interview.jpgThe Discussion Board is an
integral part of our learning in this course. You are required to participate
in online discussions.
You are interviewing for a management position at Northern
Air Cargo (Links to an external site.) (NAC), a general airfreight service that
operates throughout Alaska. As part of your preparation for the interview, you
thoroughly check out their website. You also found out that the interviewers
are likely to discuss any of these topics:
Aircraft Performance
Turbofan engines
Air cargo and freight operations
Hazardous materials
Safety culture
Routes and Locations
Problems with weight and balance
Repairs and modifications
Maintenance scheduling vs. flight schedules
PART I: Choose one of the Interview Topics from above and
discuss how they relate to the safe and efficient management of Northern Air
Cargo operations. Consider that you are interviewing with Northern Air Cargo
and have been asked the following question: “As the next Manager of
Aviation Operations at Northern Air Cargo how will you safely, effectively, and
efficiently address (enter topic here)?”
PART II: Be sure to read the responses from your classmates
logically. Use your critical thinking skills, and respond to two of your peers’
posting from a manager’s viewpoint. Remember, a manager’s role is to provide
proper thorough oversight and direction to a group that is trying to accomplish
a certain task.
Your post should be a minimum of 300 words with at least,
two sources cited. Respond to at least one of your classmates. Your responses
to classmates should be at least 100 words and contribute to the continuing
conversation. Citations and references must be in current APA format.
Module 3.3 Discussion
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working_on_documents.jpgEach module contains a Web Support
activity. The goal of the activity is to develop a collection of resources that
correspond and relate to the learning objectives in the modules and introduce
you to resources that you can use after the course has ended.
Locate a website that supports one of the learning
objectives for this module. Then write a summary describing how the website
provided you with information for your game plan to obtain your management
position.
Form a collection of websites and resources relating to the
module’s learning objectives that will reinforce what you and your peers are
learning in the current module. These websites should serve as resources for you
throughout the course.
It is important that you convey to your peers how the
website relates to the learning objective and why it will be a valuable resource
for them in the future.
Search the Internet for pertinent information that will
satisfy and demonstrate your understanding of one of the learning objectives
for this module.
Learning objectives are listed below:
Define aircraft performance terms and life cycles costs.
Describe the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and Pilot’s
Operating Handbook.
Describe three classifications of reciprocating engines.
Describe a turbofan engine that has a dual spool axial flow
compressor.
Examine the different types of systems used for
reciprocating and turbine engines.
Critique why a turboprop engine is used and its three
sections.
Describe a propeller and how thrust is produced.
Describe where you can find weight and balance limitations
specified.
Analyze aircraft payloads for overweight conditions and
proper loading of an airplane.
Describe the two types of plans that are used in the
business flight department.
Compose a list of business flight department records.
Consider operations and maintenance.
Cite and reference the website on the Discussion Board,
along with a short summary that describes the website information and how it
supports your game plan to obtain your management position.
This is a graded activity. Your summary should be
grammatically sound and free of spelling errors. Do not duplicate websites.
First come, first serve.
Your post should be a minimum of 300 words with at least,
two sources cited. Respond to at least one of your classmates. Your responses
to classmates should be at least 100 words and contribute to the continuing
conversation. Citations and references must be in current APA format.
3.3 – Discussion: Web Support Assignment
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working_on_documents.jpgEach module contains a Web Support
activity. The goal of the activity is to develop a collection of resources that
correspond and relate to the learning objectives in the modules and introduce
you to resources that you can use after the course has ended.
Locate a website that supports one of the learning
objectives for this module. Then write a summary describing how the website
provided you with information for your game plan to obtain your management
position.
Form a collection of websites and resources relating to the
module’s learning objectives that will reinforce what you and your peers are
learning in the current module. These websites should serve as resources for
you throughout the course.
It is important that you convey to your peers how the
website relates to the learning objective and why it will be a valuable
resource for them in the future.
Search the Internet for pertinent information that will
satisfy and demonstrate your understanding of one of the learning objectives
for this module.
Learning objectives are listed below:
Define aircraft performance terms and life cycles costs.
Describe the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and Pilot’s
Operating Handbook.
Describe three classifications of reciprocating engines.
Describe a turbofan engine that has a dual spool axial flow
compressor.
Examine the different types of systems used for
reciprocating and turbine engines.
Critique why a turboprop engine is used and its three
sections.
Describe a propeller and how thrust is produced.
Describe where you can find weight and balance limitations
specified.
Analyze aircraft payloads for overweight conditions and
proper loading of an airplane.
Describe the two types of plans that are used in the
business flight department.
Compose a list of business flight department records.
Consider operations and maintenance.
Cite and reference the website on the Discussion Board,
along with a short summary that describes the website information and how it
supports your game plan to obtain your management position.
This is a graded activity. Your summary should be
grammatically sound and free of spelling errors. Do not duplicate websites.
First come, first serve.
Your post should be a minimum of 300 words with at least,
two sources cited. Respond to at least one of your classmates. Your responses
to classmates should be at least 100 words and contribute to the continuing
conversation. Citations and references must be in current APA format.
