This first module provides an overview of how civil aviation is regulated by describing international conventions, in particular the Chicago Convention 1944, and international bodies, such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which have established internationally recognised standards. The module will also look at the various regulatory authorities in terms of their areas of responsibility. The various areas examined include: the authorities responsible for air safety, the providers of aviation services and those responsible for the regulation of competition in the State’s aviation industry. The liberalisation of international aviation markets will also be examined. This is then followed by an account of how ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) are developed and implemented internationally. The module concludes by looking at the way in which the environment is protected from the adverse effects and operations of aircraft.

Duration: 6 weeks, expect to spend at least 3 to 4 hours a week

Fees: None

Course Guide

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the way in which commercial aviation is regulated;
2. Explain the importance of international aviation conventions;
3. Identify and describe why ICAO was established;
4. Chart the development and implementation of SARPs; and
5. Identify the difference between multilateral and bilateral air services agreements.

In this module, the importance of business and commerce to commercial aviation is considered from the perspective of those working in the aviation industry. It explains the structure of businesses and the way in which transactions are carried out and the increasing importance of intellectual property. In respect to the commercial aviation industry, a brief overview of aircraft leasing and aviation insurance is provided. As such, we look at the various types of business structures and workplace arrangements that can be found in aviation across various jurisdictions.

From a practical perspective, this module will examine the development and nature of airline operations and study the way in which they are structured and regulated and the legal responsibilities of those who work in the airline sector. Importantly, we also look at some of the other business aspects of aviation, including ticketing, code-sharing and strategic alliances. Finally, the module studies the international structure of air traffic management, how flights and airspace are classified and how air traffic controllers keep the airways safe.

Duration: 6 weeks, expect to spend at least 3 to 4 hours a week

Fees: FJD$375

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:

1. Recall the development and structure of commercial air transportation.
2. Describe the basis for a contract of carriage by air.
3. Explain the importance of commercial alliances and code-sharing.
4. Describe the structure of airlines and how they are regulated.
5. Describe the trend toward greater liberalisation and open skies.
6. Explain the system and structure of Air Traffic Management.

This module provides an introduction to the topic of aviation safety and aviation security and an overview of how these concepts impacts on organisations and cultures. The importance of understanding what is meant by safety and a systems approach to safety management is considered from a perspective of those working in the aviation industry. The aviation industry is composed of a series of overlapping operational areas that safety and security personnel must protect. Aviation is an effective and efficient mode of transportation affecting the whole world. As such, aviation is a target that both terrorists and criminals highly desire. Therefore, each operational area must be protected accordingly as to prevent any terrorist or criminal behaviour.

Duration: 6 weeks, expect to spend at least 3 to 4 hours a week

Fees: FJD$375

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:

1. Define the safety-related terms;
2. Explain the contemporary approach to safety management;
3. Recall the ICAO international safety requirements;
4. Describe the development of security standards;
5. State the requirements of Annex 17 of the Chicago Convention; and
6. Describe the nature of aviation terrorism.

This Module provides an introduction to the topic of international aviation law.  The Module explains why international law is a universal system of rules and principles concerning the relations with sovereign states, and relations between states and international organisations such as the United Nations and the International Civil Aviation Organisation. The importance of understanding what is meant by international law is considered from a perspective of those working in the aviation industry. The aviation industry is generally regarded as the most strictly regulated and most internationally harmonised of any industry sector and so is vital for people working in the aviation sector to understand this international law framework. It will be explained why international law is generally considered to be split up between private international law and public international law. The typical sources of international law can be found in international conventions, judicial decisions, customary law, bilateral and multilateral treaties as well as contracts. The importance of the Montreal Convention 1999 will be explained in respect to carriage by air with case study examples being provided.

Duration: 6 weeks, expect to spend at least 3 to 4 hours a week

Fees: FJD$375

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module participants should be able to:

1. Define International Aviation Law.
2. Describe the four sources of international aviation law.
3. Recall the definition or Public and Private international law.
4. Explain the term of Carriage by air.
5. State the requirements of the Montreal Convention 1999 (MC99).
6. Recall case studies that explain the main aspects in MC99.