AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review 2023 Questions and Answers

Who is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 - Answer- elected officials working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport executive is responsible for what? - Answer- informing and advising the elected or appointed officials of the status of the airport, making recommendations about the appropriate course of action, and keeping them informed on the overall status of the airport. Most airport directors/ managers are _______ meaning that they are on an employment contract and can usually be let go without cause; they literally serve the the pleasure of the government board P.8 - Answer- appointed the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a greater what? - Answer- flexibility in the position at the sacrifice of job security Some Airport Executives have attempted to protect their job by doing what? 3 things - Answer- 1. Registering a political affiliation of "independent" 2. understanding their authority 3. remembering that when in public, they are speaking on behalf of the airport and the elected or appointed officials Having a clear understanding of what? is critical success in the role. when it comes to airport executive. P.9 - Answer- understanding of the authority of an airport executive What are the 3 areas that an airport executive must immediately investigate to determine their level of authority? - Answer- Agreements, purchasing and personnel What is considered a long term agreement? - Answer- tenant leases, aeronautical use agreements, negotiations with air service providers, sale of airport property, selection of the airport engineer/consultant and changing airport rules or standards often require a government approved resolution. What is a resolution? - Answer- a written motion adopted by a vote of the governing authority Once an agreement has been written, it is presented on the governing body's agenda, of which there are two types, what are the two types? - Answer- regular and consent agenda what is a consent agenda? - Answer- a bundle of items that are voted on, without discussion, as a package. what is a regular agenda? p.10 - Answer- allows topics to be discussed in a public forum before the governing body votes on it. some items may be scheduled for _______ with the governing body but only for the purposes of information gathering. - Answer- Public discussion What is the purpose of an executive session? - Answer- to discuss sensitive security information (SSI) or to protect proprietary information that may be part of a business negotiation with the airport sponsor what is another role that the airport sponsor may take on? - Answer- Spokeperson of all the functions of an airport executive, arguably one of the most important is the ability to do what? p.11 - Answer- communicate and build positive relationships What forum is an excellent opportunity for the airport director to pass along information, discuss issues, and build relationships, in regards to commercial service airports. - Answer- station managers' meeting what does a concessionaire meeting provide? - Answer- a direct link to the traveling public and their service levels, can affect the passenger experience what does a security consortium meeting give? - Answer- gives significance to the security issues at hand What type of meetings do GA airports hold? - Answer- tenant meetings what do Government policies (also known as public policies) do? p.12 - Answer- guide decisions and actions that relate to society Public participation should be focused on building what? - Answer- Informed consent and recognizing the needs and desires of those potentially affected by the policy change what are the 8 guiding objectives for a public agency regarding citizen participation/ - Answer- 1. establish and maintain the legitimacy of one's agency and project 2. establish and maintain the legitimacy of earlier decisions and assumptions 3. become familiar with all of the potentially-affected interests 4. generate alternative solutions 5. protect and enhance the credibility of the governing body 6. have all information that is needed, in order to communicate 7. receive and understand all the information that the various and potentially affected interests need to communicate to the airport 8. De-Polarize potentially affected interests who are polarized what is the goal of the policy makers in building informed consent? p.13 - Answer- increase general willingness to accept the project. what does intergovernmental relations focus on? - Answer- focuses on the following legislation at the federal, state or local level and in some cases, attempt to garner support for certain projects and programs. whether performed by the airport executive or another individual, it is the job of the intergovernmental affairs specialist to prepare what? - Answer- prepare reports for the airport sponsor on the impacts of certain legislation or rule making on the airport and to make recommendations on courses of action. the governmental affairs function focuses on what? - Answer- attending regional and economic development planning meetings, developing position papers on legislative and policy issues, representing the airport in regional forums with federal, state, and local government officials, and preparing talking points and presentations for board members and the airport executive. who is often helpful in providing insight into the details of legislation and the legislative process? - Answer- an attorney or legislative specialist intergovernmental affairs may also be called upon to help with what additional 3 things? - Answer- build relationships with city and county elected officials in adjacent districts, help resolve issues between the airport and regulatory agencies, or to help government agencies promote their special programs. intergovernmental relations personnel can also reduce ______ by assessing legal blowback of airport decisions and by assisting Air Service Development (ASD) teams in conducting community, international, and cultural outreach. - Answer- reduce airport legal fees when was AAAE founded? p.14 - Answer- September of 1928 when 10 airport directors met at the national air races at mines field. when did AAAE formally adopt their professional standards accreditation program? - Answer- 1954 What position is considered as the largest point of entry for people coming into the industry? - Answer- airport operations early airport executives were frequently what type of people? p.15 - Answer- Pilots who were coming out of the military of airline community how many member does AAAE have? p. 16 - Answer- 5000 plus including some 3000 airport professionals representing nearly 850 different airports from large hubs to GA facilities how many meetings does AAAE hold a year? - Answer- more than 90 domestic and international meetings each year with 10,000 attendees, comprised of airport and aviation executives. what are the two largest meetings of AAAE that are held each year? p.17 - Answer- F. Russell Hoyt national airport conference and the AAAE annual conference and exposition What is the name of the AAAE legislative affairs team? - Answer- Airport Legislative Alliance in addition to advocacy for airports, the ALA provides three primary services, what are they? - Answer- 1. airport alert 2. hearing reports 3. Washington insider update videos The AAAE transportation security policy team provides for what? - Answer- 1. security policy alerts and notices- which provides information to members on pending or existing TSA- related actions and news 2. access to the AAAE security SmartBrief- which is a free daily email providing the latest trending security news. What is the only designated aviation channeler (DAC) with nearly 15 years of airport experience? - Answer- the AAAE transportation security clearinghouse The AAAE regulatory affairs department is focused on what? p.18 - Answer- representing airports before key executive agencies, including the department of transportation, the FAA and the EPA What are the 3 things that the Regulatory Affairs team provide? - Answer- 1. regulatory alterts 2. airport regulatory issues 3. airport cooperative research program (ACRP) What is the primary path to professional recognition as an airport executive professional? p.19 - Answer- obtaining accreditation through the American association of airport executives and earning the accredited airport executive A.A.E Candidates in the AAE program will obtain the designation by completing a three step process, what are the 3 steps? - Answer- 1. taking 180 question, multiple choice exam (the C.M. exam) 2. having a management research paper, case study, proctored essay examination, or proof of an advanced degree 3. sitting for an oral interview with a panel of active AAE's AAAE committees cover what sectors? - Answer- Cover all sectors in the airport industry The board of examiners oversees what? p.20 - Answer- the accreditation and certification program (A.A.E or C.M) All AAAE executives, corporate, and academic members are involved in the committees, which play an important role in our organization by providing what? - Answer- providing our Board of Directors with vital information and guidance as well as assisting the AAAE staff in developing new member services. What certificate programs provide the fundamentals of part 139 and part 1542? - Answer- Airport safety and operations specialist (ASOS) and Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) In addition to the certificate programs, for individuals who desire a higher level of expertise, AAAE offers what? - Answer- the airport Certified employee (ACE) certificate programs. What member resource builds on the experience of the original interactive employee training system, currently used by 100 airports. P.21 - Answer- IET Learning Suite (IET-LS), created specifically for airports, not adapted from a generic training solution and it not based on powerpoint slides What member resource has been providing thousands of airport employees with on-demand video training on every aspect needed to run an airport: operations, maintenance, security, customer service, human resource, Part 139 training and more? - Answer- the Airport News and Training Network (ANTN Digicast) video training system What member resource is the premier location to explore, discuss and lunch innovation in airports? - Answer- The Airport innovation Accelerator Who is the publisher of Airport Magazine and the weekly Airport Report Today? - Answer- AAAE What are the regional Chapters of AAAE? p.21/22 - Answer- 1. the northeast chapter (NEC/AAAE) which sponsors the covered Balchen Post, snow removal trophy and is host to the international snow Symposium 2. the southeast chapter which also is the publisher of Sam Hoerter's Airport Management Primer 3. The great lakes chapter which is the sponsor of the national air service conference (NASC) 4. the south central chapter which hosts the AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E, accreditation/certification academy 5. the southwest chapter hosts the annual Airport Management short course 6. the northwest chapter hosts the annual Airfield and Facilities Management Conference 7. the international Association of Airport Executives (IAAAE) provides international access to the benefits of AAAE 8. the international association of airport executives Canada (IAAE Canada) promotes the profession of airport management and the professional development of airport managers in Canada Describe the national environmental policy act of 1969 (NEPA) p.24 - Answer- was the catalyst for public awareness and response to aircraft noise issues in the U.S., NEPA required an assessment of noise effects for airports undertaking major projects the significance of NEPA on airports was not fully measurable until November 1976, when the secretary of transportation and the FAA adopted what? - Answer- the Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP), which became the first clear identification of the responsibilities of the FAA, air carriers, airport executives, and local communities in dealing with the problem of aircraft noise exposure. under noise abatement, what is the airport operator's primary responsibility? - Answer- is to plan and implement actions designed to reduce the effect of noise on residents of the nearby area. Under the ANAP, the airlines became responsible for what? - Answer- for the retirement, replacement, or retrofit of older jets that did not meet federal noise level standards. one of the early attempts at mitigating noise came in 1969 when the FAA did what? p.25 - Answer- promulgated federal aviation regulations part 36, certificated airplane noise levels What are the four stages that aircraft engines are rated from a noise perspective? - Answer- stage 1- aircraft have never been shown to meet any noise standards (Loudest) stage 2- aircraft meet original noise limits set in 1969 stage 3- aircraft meet more stringent limits established in 1977 stage 4- noise limits are a cumulative 10 EPNdB less than those for stage 3 (Quietest) in 1988 the FAA amended part 36 to incorporate standards for what? - Answer- Helicopters what type of aircraft must meet new noise certification levels? p.25/26 - Answer- all subsonic turbojets-powered and transport-category airplanes with maximum gross takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or more of a new type design submitted on or after January 1, 2006. In conjunction with part 36, what part was revised to identify a schedule for the removal of all aircraft having stage 1 noise characteristics by 1975? p.26 - Answer- part 91, general operating and flight rules What did the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act of 1979 provide a basis for? - Answer- provided a basis for a great majority of noise abatement planning at airports With the passage of ASNA, congress directed the FAA to develop and establish what? - Answer- procedures for noise and land use compatibility programs for the nation's airports as a result of the ASNA' what federal aviation regulation was adopted in January 1985? - Answer- Part 150, airport land use compatibility planning Part 150 regulations govern the development and review of an integrated plan to achieve noise control objectives by encouraging compatible land uses in and around airports through the development of what 2 things? - Answer- Noise Exposure Maps (NEM) and Noise Compatibility Programs (NCP). this program is voluntary and is undertaken by community initiative the design of part 150 regulations and planning process owed much to two programs that had been previously established, what are the two programs? - Answer- the FAA's Airport Noise Control and Land Use Compatibility (ANCLUC) program and the Department of Defense's Airport Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) program used for military airports As a result of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) U.S. airports are prohibited from doing what? - Answer- Adopting overly restrictive, or outright punitive, anti-noise ordinances. ANCA also created Part 161, notice and approval of airport noise and access restrictions and placed a cap on what? - Answer- the number of stage 2 aircraft (over 75,000 pounds maximum takeoff weight or MTOW) allowed to operate in the U.S. Noise ordinances in effect before 1990 were ________ in under part 161 - Answer- Grandfathered failure to follow the provisions in part 150 or 161 can result in what? - Answer- Loss of AIP funds or PFC authorization what are the 3 primary goals of ANCA? p.27 - Answer- 1. phase out nosier aircraft 2. place limits on local user restrictions 3. establish non- restrictive noise abatement and land use actions in 1992 the airport and airway safety, capacity, noise improvement, and intermodal transportation act was passed, it required the FAA to do what? - Answer- study the social, economic and health effects of airport noise at the 65, 60, and 55 dB, DNL (Day- night average level) noise areas to determine the actual level at which noise creates an adverse impact on populations. Noise is broadly defined as what? - Answer- an unwanted noise attitudes that affect an individual's reaction include the following, what are the 5? - Answer- 1. apprehension regarding the safety of noise source 2. the belief that noise is preventable 3. awareness of non-noise environmental problems 4. a general sensitivity to noise 5. the perceived economic importance of the noise source the physical unit most commonly used to describe sound levels is what? p. 28 - Answer- decibels (dB)- is a relative measure, or ratio, compared with a reference sound pressure. the decibel rating is a logarithmic scale, meaning what? - Answer- that sound pressure increases by powers of ten on the scale the accompanying sound level comparison chart provides what? - Answer- some representative sounds that occur at the various levels shown on the logarithmic decibel scale cumulative metrics are based on what? - Answer- on extensive research developed to highly correlate with human response the FAA uses what method of calculation as the standard to be used for forecasting cumulative noise exposure under part 150 studies? - Answer- Day/Night average (DNL) what has long been the standard airport noise prediction model? p.29 - Answer- the integrated noise model (INM), use by airports and involves a complex and detailed procedure for determining the DNL noise contour area for a specific mix of aircraft. the INM is used to assess what? - Answer- current aircraft noise impacts around a given airport or heliport the INM model utilizes flight track information, aircraft fleet mix, standard and user-defined aircraft profiles, and terrain. it can also process U.S. census population data and flight schedules from what? - Answer- Official airline guide (OAG) in 2015, INM was replaced by what and what does it do? p.30 - Answer- Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT), it is a software system that models aircraft performance in space and time to estimate fuel consumption, emissions, noise, and air quality consequences. the FAA recommends that the airport own all property within what DNL contour? - Answer- the 75 DNL a popular tool for airports that reveals potentially noise