AAAE CM

The exam attempts to focus on regulatory requirements, best practices, and key points, rather than minutiae The exam bank does not contain any question that requires a candidate to know the date of a particular event or act The Kelly Act it authorized the postmaster general to contract for domestic airmail service with commercial air carriers The Air Commerce Act created a new Aeronautics Branch within the Department of Commerce and charged the agency with the following: fost...

NPIAS Federal plan for airports, addresses development and planning on projects eligible for AIP. State Aviation System Plans more detailed on how airports within a state can meet states needs Metropolitan or Regional System Plans more specific indexable and consider capacity, intermodal access and local travelers Airport Areas Airside, Landside Landside intermodal access,parking, rental cars ticketing, bag claims, etc Airside Areas Runways, taxiways, fence, etc....

How did the railroads start commercial aviation? The railroad i dustry accused the government of creating a monopoly on carrying mail (by air) and convinced Congressman Clyde Kelly to sponsor the Air Mail Act of 1925. Authorizing the US govt. to contract airmail routes to private companies. What was the significance of the Air Commerce Act? It was the birth of commercial aviation. It created the new Aeronautics Branch known as the Civil Aeronautics Administration. (Which was a precursor...

What are the two major categories of pavement? Flexible and rigid What are some types of flexible pavement? Grass, dirt, gravel and asphalt Why are paved surfaces necessary at airports? To support the critical loads imposed on them; to produce a smooth, skid-resistant and safe-riding surface What is the benefit of using a rigid pavement such as Portland Cement Concrete? It is about half the lifetime cost of asphalt, with a service life of 30+ years versus 5-15 years for asph...

What two services does the Transportation Security Policy team provide? - Security policy alerts and notices - Provides access to the AAAE Security Smart Brief When was the AAAE founded? 1928 What are the 3 main services the airport legislative alliance provides? 1). Airport Alerts 2). Hearing Reports 3). Washington insider update videos What is the AAAE Transportation Security Policy team? - Represents views of the airport executives in front of key agencies regarding se...

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) correct answer: catalyst for public awareness and response to aircraft noise issues, required assessment of noise effects for airports undertaking major projects Aviation Noise Abatement Policy (ANAP) correct answer: Secretary of Transportation and FAA adopted. clarified FAAs responsibility to reduce aircraft noise, abate the impact of noise on populated areas and attain compatible land use adjacent to airports FAR Part 36-Certificated Air...

Type of inspection that occurs after a weather event Special Inspection Type of airfield marking with yellow background and black ladder shape ILS critical area marking The national incident management system consist of three areas: ICS, joint Public and Multi agency coordination Rezoning property along an approach path from residential to commercial Mitigation A position within the incident command structure tasked with coordinating with other agencies Liaison officer...

What document, that provides information to the pilot, must be updated on an annual basis? Airport Facility Directory What is the NPIAS? Plan that identifies 3,300+ public airports, their role, and amounts and types of airport development eligibility (AIP) What are the FAA principles related to airports? Safe and efficient Affordable Flexible & Expandable Permanent Maintain a balance Support national objectives Extensive Why are state and/or regional plans conducted? T...

Under which dept was aeronautics in the U.S. first organized? The Dept of Commerce Which precedent is the Works Progress Administration (WPA) responsible for setting? Government subsidies for certain airport projects Which Act created the FAA? The Federal Aviation Act What signified the effective beginning of privatized space flight? The final flight of the US Space Shuttle What is the minimum number of enplanements your airport must receive, to qualify for commercial ser...

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 us...