SUAS 205 - Safety Management

Number of Credits: 3
Investigate the management system and culture at the heart of the traditional aviation industry. Analyze processes and tools for capturing and mitigating risk in unmanned operations. Evaluate continuous improvement programs as they relate to unmanned operations. Develop appropriate attitudes and behaviors for aviation safety. (Fall Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): SUAS 204 with a minimum grade of C or better.
Course Topics:
Management system and culture in traditional aviation.

Processes and tools to capture and mitigate risk in unmanned operations.

Continuous improvement programs in unmanned operations.

Appropriate attitudes and behaviors for aviation safety.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply aviation safety methodology to unmanned aircraft system operations. (PG1, PG2, PG3)
Describe the implementation of the four pillars of a safety management system. (PG2)
Explain processes and tools for capturing and mitigating risk in unmanned operations. (PG2, PG5)
Evaluate continuous improvement programs as they relate to unmanned operations. (PG2, PG3)
Analyze the importance of safety to unmanned aviation. (PG2, PG3, PG5)
Employ professional characteristics appropriate to aviation safety. (PG2, PG5)

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