1. What is the differences between enplaned passengers
and deplaned passengers? Answer : Specifically, enplaned passengers is used to describe the number of passengers that board an aircraft at an airport and deplaned passengers is used to describe the number of passengers that deplane an aircraft at an airport.
2. What is the function of aircraft operations?
Answer : Aircraft operations is used as a measure of activity at all air- ports, but is the primary measure of activity at general aviation airports. An air- craft operation is defined as a takeoff or a landing. When an aircraft makes a landing and then immediately takes off again, it is known as a “touch and go” and is counted as two operations.
3. What are the categories of airport based on National
Plan of Integrated Airport System (NPIAS) Answer : National, regional, local, basic and unclassified
4. What are chief accountant duties?
Chief accountant duties is : - Coordinating, consolidating, and presentation of financial plans. - Administering basic accounts such as general accounts, cost account- ing, and accounts receivable and payable. - Administering budget; reviewing and analyzing actual performance at budget review sessions. - Supervising all receipts and disbursements. - Administering payroll. - Conducting periodic internal audit of all airport functions.
5. Mention two types of airport expenses! Explain them!
Answer : 1) Operation and Maintenance (Q&M) consist of those expenses that occur on a regular basis and are required to maintain the current operations at the airport. Such expenses typically include wages and salary of airport employees, costs of utilities such as power, water, and telecommunications, and a broad spec- trum of regularly needed supplies, from individual airfield lights to office sup- plies. 2) Capital improvement expenses, on the other hand, are very large, periodic ex penses which contribute to significant airport infrastructure improvement or expansion. Capital improvement expenses include the costs of major construc- tion projects such as airfield and terminal expansion, the acquisition of major utilities such as air rescue and fire fighting vehicles, and the purchase of land for future expansion.