ECTS - PPL (A) Operational Procedures (070)

PPL (A) Operational Procedures (070) (PLT114) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
PPL (A) Operational Procedures (070) PLT114 2. Semester 1 0 0 1 1
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • HALUK SERHAT ONGUN
Course Assistants
Course Objectives How to operate an aircraft under the rules determined by the authority (operation, SHGM, JAR, EASA, FAA and ICAO); normal conditions, low visibility conditions, instrument and equipment conditions, communication equipment conditions, aircraft maintenance, noise avoidance, transoceanic/polar flight, icing conditions, adverse meteorological conditions, emergency conditions, hazardous material transportation.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course; 1. Explain the international and national regulations governing flight operations (ICAO, EASA, FAA, SHGM). 2. Demonstrate knowledge of normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures in commercial aviation. 3. Apply operational procedures in low visibility conditions, adverse weather, and icing situations. 4. Analyze the use of aircraft instruments, communication equipment, and maintenance requirements in line operations. 5. Evaluate operational limitations and performance considerations in long-range, transoceanic, and polar flights. 6. Interpret procedures related to noise abatement, dangerous goods transportation, and security measures. 7. Apply operational knowledge to decision-making in crew coordination, flight planning, and en-route operations.
Course Content General information about operating procedures.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 ICAO Annex 6 and OPS General Requirements ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 1: ICAO Annex 6; Chapter 2: OPS General Requirements
2 Operator Supervision, Certification and General Procedures ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 3: Operator Supervision and Certification; Chapter 4: Operational Procedures
3 All Weather Operations ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 5: All Weather Operations
4 Airplane Equipment and Instruments ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 6: Aeroplane Equipment and Instruments
5 Crew Logs, Records and Long Range/Polar Navigation ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 7: Crew, Logs and Records; Chapter 8: Long Range Flight and Polar Navigation
6 Minimum Navigation Performance Specification Airspace (MNPSA) ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 9: MNPSA
7 Special Operational Procedures and Hazards ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 10: Special Operational Procedures and Hazards
8 Midterm Exam
9 Fire, Smoke and Pressurization Failure ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 11: Fire and Smoke; Chapter 12: Pressurization Failure
10 Windshear, Microburst and Wake Turbulence ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 13: Windshear and Microburst; Chapter 14: Wake Turbulence
11 Security and Emergency Landings ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 15: Security; Chapter 16: Emergency and Precautionary Landings
12 Fuel Jettison and Transport of Dangerous Goods ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapter 17: Fuel Jettison; Chapter 18: Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
13 Contaminated Runways
14 Integrated Review of OPS Hazards and Emergency Procedures ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures – Chapters 11–19 (Review)
15 Revision Questions and Exam Preparation
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Oxford Aviation Academy – ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures
Other Sources 2. Jeppesen EASA ATPL Series – Operational Procedures

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 40
Percentage of Final Work 60
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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 1 16
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 25