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AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review Exam Questions with Answers
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AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review ExamQuestions with Answers
Who is responsible for the strategic vision of the airport? p.7 - -elected
officials
-working with the airport sponsor/ Board, the airport executive is responsible
for what? - -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 - -appointed
-the benefit of being appointed is typically that the executive will have a
greater what? - -flexibility in the position at the sacrifice of job security
-Some Airport Executives have attempted to protect their job by doing
what? 3 things - -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 - -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? - -Agreements, purchasing
and personnel
-What is considered a long term agreement? - -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? - -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? - -
regular and consent agenda
, -what is a consent agenda? - -a bundle of items that are voted on, without
discussion, as a package.
-what is a regular agenda? p.10 - -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. - -Public discussion
-What is the purpose of an executive session? - -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? - -Spokeperson
-of all the functions of an airport executive, arguably one of the most
important is the ability to do what? p.11 - -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. - -station managers' meeting
-what does a concessionaire meeting provide? - -a direct link to the
traveling public and their service levels, can affect the passenger experience
-what does a security consortium meeting give? - -gives significance to the
security issues at hand
-What type of meetings do GA airports hold? - -tenant meetings
-what do Government policies (also known as public policies) do? p.12 - -
guide decisions and actions that relate to society
-Public participation should be focused on building what? - -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/ - -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 - -
increase general willingness to accept the project.
-what does intergovernmental relations focus on? - -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? - -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? - -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? - -an attorney or legislative specialist
-intergovernmental affairs may also be called upon to help with what
additional 3 things? - -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. -
-reduce airport legal fees
-when was AAAE founded? p.14 - -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? - -1954
-What position is considered as the largest point of entry for people coming
into the industry? - -airport operations
, -early airport executives were frequently what type of people? p.15 - -Pilots
who were coming out of the military of airline community
-how many member does AAAE have? p. 16 - -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? - -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 -
-F. Russell Hoyt national airport conference and the AAAE annual conference
and exposition
-What is the name of the AAAE legislative affairs team? - -Airport Legislative
Alliance
-in addition to advocacy for airports, the ALA provides three primary
services, what are they? - -1. airport alert
2. hearing reports
3. Washington insider update videos
-The AAAE transportation security policy team provides for what? - -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? - -the AAAE transportation security clearinghouse
-The AAAE regulatory affairs department is focused on what? p.18 - -
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? - -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 - -obtaining accreditation through the American
association of airport executives and earning the accredited airport
executive A.A.E
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