ECTS - Flight and Gorund Safety Management Systems
Flight and Gorund Safety Management Systems (PLT101) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Flight and Gorund Safety Management Systems | PLT101 | 1. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims to introduce students to the principles and practical application of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in flight and ground operations, aligned with ICAO Annex 19 and Doc 9859. Students will learn to identify hazards, assess and mitigate risks, monitor safety performance, and build a just culture in aviation organizations. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | General concept of flight and ground safety, main factors in flight and ground safety, main factors of incedent and accident, reasons of aircraft and ground incedents and accidents, SHEL model, analysis of incedents and accidents, human factors, environment factors, aircraft and maintenance factors, risk and risk management, flight safety training |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course intro; SMS overview & applicability | ICAO Doc 9859 (SMM, 4th ed.) Chapter 1: Introduction |
| 2 | Safety management fundamentals | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 2: Safety Management Fundamentals |
| 3 | Safety culture | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 3: Safety Culture |
| 4 | Safety performance management (SPIs/SPTs) | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 4: Safety Performance Management |
| 5 | Safety data systems (SDCPS) | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 5: Safety Data Collection & Processing Systems (SDCPS) |
| 6 | Data-driven decision-making | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 5: Safety Data Collection & Processing Systems (SDCPS) |
| 7 | Protection of safety data/information | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 7: Protection of Safety Data & Information |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | State Safety Management (SSP) | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 8: State Safety Management |
| 10 | Service-provider SMS implementation | ICAO Doc 9859 Chapter 9: Safety Management Systems (SMS) |
| 11 | ICAO Annex 19 framework | ICAO Annex 19 Safety Management (2nd ed.) Ch.3–5 & App.2 |
| 12 | EASA management system (ORO.GEN.200) | EASA Easy Access Rules – Air OPS ORO.GEN.200 “Management System” (+ AMC/GM) |
| 13 | FAA Part 5 & AC 120-92D | FAA AC 120-92D Part 5 Temelli Rehber Kapsam, aşamalı uygulama, entegrasyon |
| 14 | Ground operations SMS (ramp safety) | IATA IGOM / ISAGO IGOM & ISAGO Program |
| 15 | Safety assurance & continuous improvement | ICAO Doc 9859 Ch.4 + Ch.6–7 (Assurance & Improvement) |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. ICAO Doc 9859 – Safety Management Manual (SMM), 4th ed., 2018. |
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| Other Sources | 2. ICAO Annex 19 – Safety Management (2nd ed., Amendment 1) |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. | X | ||||
| 2 | Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios. | X | ||||
| 3 | Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. | |||||
| 4 | Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. | |||||
| 5 | Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. | |||||
| 6 | Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. | |||||
| 7 | Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios. | |||||
| 8 | Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews. | |||||
| 10 | Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management. | |||||
| 13 | Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes. | |||||
| 14 | Manages teams and uses resources efficiently. | |||||
| 15 | Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises. | |||||
| 16 | Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles. | |||||
| 17 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties. | |||||
| 18 | Complies with safety standards. | |||||
| 19 | Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector. | |||||
| 20 | Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods. | |||||
| 21 | Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement. | |||||
| 22 | Plans personal professional development goals. | |||||
| 23 | Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach. | |||||
| 24 | Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems. | |||||
| 25 | Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions. | |||||
| 26 | Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment. | |||||
| 27 | Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training. | |||||
| 28 | Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures. | |||||
| 29 | Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios. | |||||
| 30 | Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes. | |||||
| 31 | Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations. | |||||
| 32 | Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 87 | ||