Abstract
Within collegiate aviation education, courses in aviation law and policy have traditionally focused on topics aviation laws and regulations with the aim of having students identify areas of concern where violations with the Federal Aviation Regulations often occur. While this is important for a student pilot, it is also important to develop awareness the forthcoming legislative challenges for the aviation industry, especially with respect to sustainability. Aviation institutions can prepare aviation students for the complex and evolving industry by integrating topics about sustainability with a focus on the regulatory framework required to meet these challenges By establishing a foundation for students in aviation law and policy courses, aviation career focused students can learn and apply concepts related to the formation of public policy and the roles played by the various levels of government, involved industry participants, and impacted or concerned community citizens. The research answers the following questions: 1) To what extent are aviation law and policy focused courses being taught in aviation degree programs; 2) What are the common elements required of aviation law and policy courses as indicated by course descriptions; and 3) To what extent is there a clear focus on integrating topics of sustainability in aviation law and policy courses? The researchers will evaluate the landscape of law and policy courses taught among aviation programs at the University Aviation Association member schools and identify common characteristics including any directly mentioned focus on sustainability policies and practices.
Presenters
Tyler SpenceAssistant Professor, Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, United States Trevor Simoneau
Student, B.S. in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, United States
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Presentation Type
Theme
Education, Assessment and Policy
KEYWORDS
Aviation Education, Aviation Sustainability, Policy and Government, Sustainability Education
