ATCAD 309 - Airline Operations and Performance

    Recent Professors
    Dave LC Anderson
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    FLTEC 302, 304, 306, 310, 314, 320, and 330 with grades of "C" or better; Students who do not wish to pursue a degree or certificate from Sacramento City College and who meet the experience and recency requirements of 14 CFR 65.57(a) may enroll after completing FLTEC 314.
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces advanced subject matter in relation to airline operations regulations, weight and balance, winter operations, and calculating aircraft performance and limitations for a variety of large turboprop and turbojet aircraft. The course will prepare the student to take the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge exam for Aircraft Dispatcher (ADX). Students should complete the ADX by the end of the course. The exam is offered at FAA contract testing sites not affiliated with Sacramento City College. Current costs for the exam range from $150-$165. These costs are not included in the enrollment fees for this course. FAA regulations (14 CFR 65.53(a)) requires that a person be at least 21 years of age to take the required ADX aeronautical knowledge exam. Students under the age of 21 will be required to take instructor-developed exams.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00am–1:20pm