AAAE CM Mod. 4 Review Exam 2023 solved correctly
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?
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?
