Sorry all - completely forgot that I didn't post this, although most of you got it from class. Here we go:
-What do you ultimately want to be when you grow up?
-Not only define the position, but also the specific company. Why this position and company?
-Include a general overview of the sector of the industry that this company is included in - exp. if you would ultimately fly for Walmart Aviation, have a discussion about the corporate aviation sector.
-Although most of you will select something in aviation, this is not a requirement.
-Include a link.
Be prepared to discuss in class. Due Wednesday before class. I'll drop the comment requirement for this week.
Cheers!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Assignment due November 29th, 2011
This assignment is simple. Choose one of the aviation topics that we have already addressed and update the topic since the time we've addressed it. A link. Three comments. That's it. Due on Tuesday, November 29th, 2011.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Assignment due November 13th, 2011
We have researched various aspects about the domestic and global aviation industry, but we haven't really look into the people that influence the industry. This week's assignment is to select one individual who is currently influential in the aviation industry and answer the following questions regarding that individual:
1) What company/organization do they work for? What is their position?
2) Give a brief background about where they work as well as a brief job description.
3) Why do you consider this individual influential? List two specific ways they have contributed to the industry.
4) What is the background of this individual, i.e. resume items?
This person can be from any sector of the industry, domestic or global.
Have a good week!
1) What company/organization do they work for? What is their position?
2) Give a brief background about where they work as well as a brief job description.
3) Why do you consider this individual influential? List two specific ways they have contributed to the industry.
4) What is the background of this individual, i.e. resume items?
This person can be from any sector of the industry, domestic or global.
Have a good week!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Assignment due November 8th, 2011
We all have heard that opportunities in the global aviation industry are abundant. For this week, I would like you to address 1 out of the following 3 topics:
1) China's aircraft manufacturering
2) China's GA/corporate industry
3) China's airline industry (domestic and/or international)
Regardless of which of the above topics that you choose, please address the following:
1) Current and future status
2) Current and potential impact on the equivalent US industry
3) Potential job opportunities for both management and flight students
Don't forget to include and integrate at least one link, as well as comment on three other blogs and send those comments to me via email. Because I'm getting this out late, this assignment is not due until Tuesday, November 8th.
1) China's aircraft manufacturering
2) China's GA/corporate industry
3) China's airline industry (domestic and/or international)
Regardless of which of the above topics that you choose, please address the following:
1) Current and future status
2) Current and potential impact on the equivalent US industry
3) Potential job opportunities for both management and flight students
Don't forget to include and integrate at least one link, as well as comment on three other blogs and send those comments to me via email. Because I'm getting this out late, this assignment is not due until Tuesday, November 8th.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Assignment due November 2nd, 2011
Regardless if you are a flight or management student, some of you may be interested in the corporate aviation industry. We may not have a guest speaker from this sector of aviation this semester (still trying), but I still want you to gain some information about the corporate world. For this week's blog assignment, please complete the following:
1) Select a corporate aviation department of your choice. It does not have to be a local company, but obviously can be one.
2) Answer the following questions by finding the information via internet, email, phone call or personal visit:
-Basic company details - what they fly, how many planes, how many employees (flight, operations and management), who they fly etc....and anything else that may seem relevant, such as "do they have a 135 department as well?".
-Job description/minimum requirements (s) - Write the job description/duties/minimum requirements for hire for one flight position and one management/operations position.
-Job logistics - Write about the job logistics for both of the jobs you listed above including things such as work schedule, benefits, salary (if they are willing), job progression (such as upgrade time) and anything else that may be interesting.
-Current/future hiring - Discuss current and future hiring planes for the above positions.
If the aviation department has a website, please include that as a link as well.
No comments are required this week.
Have a nice weekend and Happy Halloween (if you celebrate it)!
Ms. Wall
1) Select a corporate aviation department of your choice. It does not have to be a local company, but obviously can be one.
2) Answer the following questions by finding the information via internet, email, phone call or personal visit:
-Basic company details - what they fly, how many planes, how many employees (flight, operations and management), who they fly etc....and anything else that may seem relevant, such as "do they have a 135 department as well?".
-Job description/minimum requirements (s) - Write the job description/duties/minimum requirements for hire for one flight position and one management/operations position.
-Job logistics - Write about the job logistics for both of the jobs you listed above including things such as work schedule, benefits, salary (if they are willing), job progression (such as upgrade time) and anything else that may be interesting.
-Current/future hiring - Discuss current and future hiring planes for the above positions.
If the aviation department has a website, please include that as a link as well.
No comments are required this week.
Have a nice weekend and Happy Halloween (if you celebrate it)!
Ms. Wall
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Assignment due October 23rd, 2011
The cover of a recent aviation publication reads the following: "The New Space Economy is Getting Real". Without reading the article, determine what you think this sentence is referring to. Also, answer the following questions, backing your answers with facts.
1) What will space travel look like in the next 25 years?
2) What will be the role of NASA in the next 25 years?
3) What will be the role of private companies in space travel?
4) What is the current purpose (compared with the historical purpose) of space travel?
5) Do you believe that this purpose is a benefit or cost to mankind?
6) What are the possible career implications to the current direction of space travel?
Two links are required in this assignment. Be sure to integrate your links in your discussion. Also, do not forget to comment on three other blogs and send those comments to me via email.
Have a good week!
Ms. Wall
1) What will space travel look like in the next 25 years?
2) What will be the role of NASA in the next 25 years?
3) What will be the role of private companies in space travel?
4) What is the current purpose (compared with the historical purpose) of space travel?
5) Do you believe that this purpose is a benefit or cost to mankind?
6) What are the possible career implications to the current direction of space travel?
Two links are required in this assignment. Be sure to integrate your links in your discussion. Also, do not forget to comment on three other blogs and send those comments to me via email.
Have a good week!
Ms. Wall
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Assignment due October 16th, 2011
Emissions Trading Scheme.
To some, the first thought that comes to mind is that ETS will reduce carbon emissions and therefore, decrease ozone depletion. To others, the first thought that comes to mind is COST. Currently, Europe requires all carriers to comply by 2012. In response, the US has a bill (HR 2594) in the house that would actually prohibited US carriers from participating in the EU ETS.
Please address the following in your post:
-Explain ETS - how it works, how the collected money is allocated
-What is the conflict between the EU and the US on this issue?
-What is the potential impact to the US aviation industry if US carriers are forced to participate?
-Do non-carriers, such as US corporate operators, have to participate?
Finally, what do you think? Should US carriers be required to participate? If so, how? As it is currently laid out or a modified version? If you believe that US carriers should participate in some way, how should the collected money be allocated?
In addition to the article passed out in class, please read this brief description about a company, Universal, who is preparing to meet the demands that ETS may have on US carriers.
Also, please don't forget to email me your comments. Have a good week!
To some, the first thought that comes to mind is that ETS will reduce carbon emissions and therefore, decrease ozone depletion. To others, the first thought that comes to mind is COST. Currently, Europe requires all carriers to comply by 2012. In response, the US has a bill (HR 2594) in the house that would actually prohibited US carriers from participating in the EU ETS.
Please address the following in your post:
-Explain ETS - how it works, how the collected money is allocated
-What is the conflict between the EU and the US on this issue?
-What is the potential impact to the US aviation industry if US carriers are forced to participate?
-Do non-carriers, such as US corporate operators, have to participate?
Finally, what do you think? Should US carriers be required to participate? If so, how? As it is currently laid out or a modified version? If you believe that US carriers should participate in some way, how should the collected money be allocated?
In addition to the article passed out in class, please read this brief description about a company, Universal, who is preparing to meet the demands that ETS may have on US carriers.
Also, please don't forget to email me your comments. Have a good week!
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