MS AAAE Certified Member Program - Module 4
questions with correct answers
Which entity is responsible for the strategic direction of the airport?
Correct Answer-The elected officials who hired the Airport Director
The FAA recognizes them as the Airport Sponsor
Working with the Airport Sponsor/Board, "I serve at the pleasure of...":
Correct Answer-Elected officials responsible for strategic vision (final
decision)
What type of leader is the Airport Executive and what is he/she
responsible for? Correct Answer-Tactical Leader
Responsible for learning the issues, making recommendations, and
executing the policy.
Always remember you work for the ____________, not the
_____________. Correct Answer-Work for the position, not the
individual.
What does appointed mean? Correct Answer-More latitude in
performing job.
But, less job security.
,What is the characteristic of an airport whose director is appointed by
the mayor? Correct Answer-The Airport Director may find
himself/herself campaigning for the mayor during re-election in order to
keep their job.
Under an Municipality: What are the characteristics when working for
the Airport? Correct Answer-You may be campaigning for your bosses
job.
Less job protection.
Under an Authority: What are the characteristics when working for the
Airport? Correct Answer-More job protection, less campaigning, but
less authority.
Less dependent upon the election cycles.
What does it mean when items are on the regular agenda? Correct
Answer-The elected officials will discuss the issue in a public forum.
Board steps/process: Correct Answer-1-Airport Director (AAE)
negotiates contracts & Agreements
2-Draft Resolution for Government Board
3-Place on (usually Regular) Agenda (in public)
- Consent Agenda - passed in one vote (Routine)
, - Executive Session - legal or personnel issues (Sensitive)
4-Vote for Approval
Airport Director's need to engage in: Correct Answer-Face-to-face
relationships, important!
And, meet with air carrier Station Manager's
Concessionaire's meetings
Security consortium
Tenant Meetings
What is the goal in public policymaking? Correct Answer-Achieve
Informed Consent
general consensus/willingness to go along
Active Citizen Participation and consensus is considered: Correct
Answer-Better governance and results in fewer subsequent problems.
Guiding Principles in building public support: Correct Answer-Establish
and maintain legitimacy
- The project/decision is necessary and you have a solution.
Identify affected parties and understand their perspective.
questions with correct answers
Which entity is responsible for the strategic direction of the airport?
Correct Answer-The elected officials who hired the Airport Director
The FAA recognizes them as the Airport Sponsor
Working with the Airport Sponsor/Board, "I serve at the pleasure of...":
Correct Answer-Elected officials responsible for strategic vision (final
decision)
What type of leader is the Airport Executive and what is he/she
responsible for? Correct Answer-Tactical Leader
Responsible for learning the issues, making recommendations, and
executing the policy.
Always remember you work for the ____________, not the
_____________. Correct Answer-Work for the position, not the
individual.
What does appointed mean? Correct Answer-More latitude in
performing job.
But, less job security.
,What is the characteristic of an airport whose director is appointed by
the mayor? Correct Answer-The Airport Director may find
himself/herself campaigning for the mayor during re-election in order to
keep their job.
Under an Municipality: What are the characteristics when working for
the Airport? Correct Answer-You may be campaigning for your bosses
job.
Less job protection.
Under an Authority: What are the characteristics when working for the
Airport? Correct Answer-More job protection, less campaigning, but
less authority.
Less dependent upon the election cycles.
What does it mean when items are on the regular agenda? Correct
Answer-The elected officials will discuss the issue in a public forum.
Board steps/process: Correct Answer-1-Airport Director (AAE)
negotiates contracts & Agreements
2-Draft Resolution for Government Board
3-Place on (usually Regular) Agenda (in public)
- Consent Agenda - passed in one vote (Routine)
, - Executive Session - legal or personnel issues (Sensitive)
4-Vote for Approval
Airport Director's need to engage in: Correct Answer-Face-to-face
relationships, important!
And, meet with air carrier Station Manager's
Concessionaire's meetings
Security consortium
Tenant Meetings
What is the goal in public policymaking? Correct Answer-Achieve
Informed Consent
general consensus/willingness to go along
Active Citizen Participation and consensus is considered: Correct
Answer-Better governance and results in fewer subsequent problems.
Guiding Principles in building public support: Correct Answer-Establish
and maintain legitimacy
- The project/decision is necessary and you have a solution.
Identify affected parties and understand their perspective.
