Professional Development Program (PDP) Course Objectives
The PDP curriculum objectives are guides to assist educational providers in the development of courses relating to the management of part or all of a corporate flight department. Within a curriculum a given course may cover several objectives or only one objective. Each objective must be covered in its entirety in a single course and not split between courses. This list of objectives is not intended to cover everything that needs to be taught in flight department management. Rather, it is meant to provide guidance on the practical aspects of dealing with flight department management that should be included in the curriculum. NBAA will use this outline to keep curriculum providers abreast of relevant issues appropriate for business aviation managers.
The program is divided into five specialized areas:
Business Management
- Management issues related to financial matters of the flight department, as well as contracting, confidentiality and community relations.
Leadership
- Issues related to strategic planning, team building, decision making, communication, and currency with professional knowledge.
Operations
- Management issues related to the operation of aircraft to ensure safe and efficient service.
Personnel Management
- Management issues related to staffing, training, performance, and compliance with human resource requirements.
Technical and Facilities Services
- Management issues related to aircraft, facilities, and ground support equipment.
In order to allow academic providers more flexibility, rather than provide specific course outlines, the curriculum was developed around performance objectives.
The objectives above were adopted on October 26, 2005. Some NBAA PDP-approved courses meet prior versions of the PDP Objectives. Course providers who wish to obtain PDP approval for new courses must refer to the current, October 26, 2005, version of the PDP objectives. Any questions regarding these objectives should be directed to the NBAA staff at (202) 783-9000.
