AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review Exam with complete solutions
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AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review Exam with complete solutions
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 offici...
AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review Exam with
complete solutions
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
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