Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Training BSc (Hons)

15 credits

You will be introduced to your course learning aims and will consider your learning targets from now until graduation. You'll take ownership of your personal academic journey through the development and application of academic skills aligned to Kingston's Graduate Attributes and your discipline-specific professional body learning outcomes.

You'll be tutored in a range of 'learning to learn' techniques. You'll be introduced to assessment for learning and the roles of feedback, reflection and feedforward as integrated parts of your learning journey. This will be supported through active engagement in Kingston's Navigate Programme.

15 credits

Introduction to airline flight operations is to develop our students in BSc Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Studies with knowledge of airline flight operations, so that when they start working in an airline or any aviation company, it can be expected that our graduates are likely to possess the underlying procedures and know-how, which in turn to help them integrate smoother in the company. The module also introduces the student to the principle of flight operations (e.g., procedures at different flight phases) using a flight simulator.

15 credits

This module introduces the students to the basic knowledge of the aviation industry and the options for various career opportunities. The module is mainly delivered through face-to-face lectures and some tutorials. The module also introduces students to the challenges the industry may face in the future.

30 credits

The module introduces students to the fundamental scientific principles that underlie aviation. In particular students will study aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mechanics of materials and structural analysis.

The aerodynamics section will cover the fundamental properties of fluids and the main basic conservation equations used and their engineering applications. It also introduces the concept of dimensions and the SI units of measurement. Thermodynamics section deals with the relationship between heat and various other forms of energy. The emphasis will be on the impact of these relationships on the performance of aircraft propulsion systems.

15 credits

This module introduces the principles of aviation mathematics as a foundation, which may assist students in developing further understanding in their second year at an approved training organisation partner (i.e., Kingston University's flying school partner). The module covers topics such as algebra, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic, among others.

30 credits

Safety matter is a crucial element in the aviation industry and it is also closely related to the topic of human factors. The module introduces aviation students to these two pertinent components in the air transport industry. This module discusses the basic principles of aviation safety and the human factors as a foundation, which may assist the student in developing further understanding in both second and third years. Students are also introduced to personal wellbeing in aviation.

30.00 credits

This module is designed to cover the syllabus required to pass the CAA flight training theoretical topics covering Aircraft General Knowledge - Airframe, Systems and Powerplant, General Navigation and Human Performance. These topics are considered to be the core subjects for flight operations and the content is designed and approved by the UK CAA. The assessment is conducted by a CAA Approved Training Organisation (ATO) partner and replicates the format and structure of the Theoretical Knowledge assessment of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

15 credits

Students will demonstrate a developing awareness of the skills required to operate as a professional in their subject area. These skills will include the development of teamworking, interpersonal and interdisciplinary skills, critical self-reflection, communication and presentation, time management, and the ability to organise, strategise and prioritise.

Students will develop their personal development plan (via their digital skills portfolio) and begin to explore and evidence how these acquired skills are applied across the portfolio of modules at Level 5. A key element of this module will be the participation in an inter-disciplinary design thinking project. Students will contextualise their subject-specific knowledge, skills and behaviours as an interdisciplinary team member charged with developing a solution to a designated sustainability challenge.

15 credits

This module is designed to cover the syllabus required to pass the CAA flight training theoretical topics covering Air Law and Operational Procedures. These topics are considered to be the core subjects for flight operations and the content is designed and approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The assessment is conducted by our flying school partner and replicates the format and structure of the Theoretical Knowledge assessment of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

15 credits

This module will support students to identify the range of skills they have acquired over the course of their integrated pilot licence training and the first levels of their degree. In particular, the module will develop the students' ability to reflect on their learning, their critical thinking and communication skills. It is delivered primarily through online individual tutor support.

This module aligns with some of the Kingston University graduate attributes, such as a reflective approach to learning and an appreciation of the benefits of lifelong learning, creativity, and communication skills through their report, which is also in line with the standard practice in the real world, where airline trainee pilots are expected to be able to reflect on their performance during their training phases.

15 credits

This module is designed to cover the syllabus required to pass the CAA flight training theoretical topics covering Instrumentation, Mass and Balance, and Radio Navigation. These topics are considered to be the core subjects for flight operations and the content is designed and approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The assessment is conducted by our flying school partner and replicates the format and structure of the Theoretical Knowledge assessment of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

30 credits

This module is designed to cover the syllabus required to pass the flight training theoretical knowledge topics covering Principles of Flight, Aircraft Performance, Flight Planning and Monitoring, Meteorology and Communications. These topics are considered to be the core subjects for flight operations and the content is designed and approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The assessment is conducted by our training partners and replicates the format and structure of the Theoretical Knowledge assessment of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

30 credits

Working on a topic of their own choosing, the student, with minimal guidance from their supervisor, should apply approximately 285 hours of individual time into the analysis of the problem and determination of the best solution or course of action. That analysis can take a variety of forms ranging from an in-depth comparison of a number of already documented potential solutions to the collection and comparison of experimental and theoretical data. The topic investigated should ideally be of an aircraft operational or engineering nature.

15 credits

Throughout their studies, students have studied material that has been focused on a specific role or roles within the air transport industry whether it be aircraft design, maintenance, operations or repair and overhaul. The aim of this module is to take a step back and explore how employers within the various sectors of the air transport industry combine all these functions in order to make a profit.

15 credits

Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their developing professional skills competencies in their chosen area and will ensure they have a broad understanding of the business environment in which professional activities are undertaken. The module will develop the student's technical, management and interpersonal skills required to perform in a team environment and prepare the students for employment and entrepreneurship.

Students will participate in Kingston University's Bright Ideas competition where they will work together as a team to develop a business idea of their choice. To do this they will need to interact with relevant stakeholders outside the University.

Students will be guided to interact with professional and learning communities beyond the university and reflect on these interactions. This may include participation in co-curricular events such as subject-specific and career development events (e.g. talks, workshops, speed interviews), networking opportunities offered by the subject-specific professional bodies, exploring pathways to professional chartership/membership, leveraging interactions with professionals in the development of the final year research project and, reflecting on the co-benefits of these interactions.

15 credits

The module is closely related to the Airline Operations module. The assessment will be derived from a group exercise in which the students will have to derive a realistic schedule for themselves; this will, however, contain some individual elements.

The module also enables students to develop their ability to respect for the views of others, which is one of the Kingston University graduate attributes

15 credits

This module aims to equip students with the knowledge base essential for the systematic application of important principles of aerodynamics and propulsion to evaluate the performance of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft.

15 credits

The module discusses all the requirements for getting an aircraft airborne, from aircrew, operations, and maintenance perspectives. Students will also discuss what happens when it all goes wrong (such as through inclement weather) and how an airline can recover from such disruption in the shortest possible time. Students will also examine all the factors in the creation of an airline operational schedule, and will explore how the route is selected.

Additionally, the module introduces the final-year Aviation Operations students to commercial pilot operations from the safe operations perspective. Safe operations can be achieved by understanding and implementing the proper concept of crew resource management (CRM), which in turn plays an important role in supporting and enhancing safe airline operations.