This research will examine my hometown based airline that being United Airlines, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United Airlines was divested from the United Aircraft and Transport Corporation (UATC) on March 28th, 1931, and formed United Air Lines, Inc. It merged with Continental Airlines in 2010 to become United Continental Holdings. United Continental Holdings is currently ranked fourth in the world in terms of passengers carried.
This research will attempt to examine the companies history, current operations, and insight into how they became one of the world’s biggest carriers. We will explore topics such as their fleet, organizational makeup, government oversight/regulations, and labor relations
In Module 8, you will submit a 12 to 15-page (including cover page & references), double-spaced research paper in APA format, using the rubric in Module 8 as a guide. You will identify current issues, regulations, and practices, and address related legal considerations on your chosen topic, using proper legal terminology throughout. You must cite at least 5 references, one of which can be our textbook, if applicable.
Airlines
1. Select a specific commercial airline headquartered anywhere in the world, then:
a. Describe the airline, its aircraft fleet, route structure and number of employees.
b. Determine whether the airline is organized as a corporation with private ownership or is owned by the national government.
c. Identify the governmental agency or authority responsible for regulation of the safety of the airline’s flight operations in its home nation.
d. Describe the certification requirements, including minimum flight time, if any, for commercial airline flight deck crewmembers in the airline’s home nation.
e. Identify the governmental agency or authority, if any, empowered to regulate the routes flown, rates charged, and other economic aspects of the airline’s flight operations.
f. Determine the extent to which the airline’s fleet consists of owned vs. leased aircraft
g. Identify and describe all accidents involving an aircraft operated by that airline since 1/01/2000, including the probable cause of each.
h. Determine whether the airline’s pilots and maintenance personnel based in the airline’s home nation are represented by a labor union or unions and identify and describe any strike activity that may have disrupted airline operations since 1/01/2000.
You must cite at least 5 references, one of which can be our textbook, if applicable.
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Rubric
ASCI 404 8.5 Research Paper Rubric V2
ASCI 404 8.5 Research Paper Rubric V2
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext / Introduction
Paper should provide an introduction and a research problem that is related to the field of applicable discipline. Presents relationships between factors with examples. Should develop a coherent, central theme that is expressed in an organized, and logical manner throughout. 15.0 pts
Exceeds Standards 13.0 pts
Meets Standards 10.0 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch
Paper should provide comprehensive identification and analysis of issues in the realm of applicable discipline. Should design a course of action to solve the proposed research problem using multi-disciplinary principles, if appropriate. The evidence should come from valid sources. References should be complete and reflect appropriate sources. 25.0 pts
Exceeds Standards 21.0 pts
Meets Standards 17.0 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension
Paper should contain well-supported argument based on relevant concepts and theories, providing new ideas to the applicable discipline. Argument should be logical and use examples, evidence, research, and/or data from course content and from valid, external information sources. 25.0 pts
Exceeds Standards 21.0 pts
Meets Standards 17.0 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
Decisions and conclusions should be a result of analysis and synthesis of evidence. Should formulate resolution and recommendations, and may contribute to improvements in the applicable discipline. Conclusion could include possible consequences and outcome scenarios. 25.0 pts
Exceeds Standards 21.0 pts
Meets Standards 17.0 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
25.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle & Mechanics
Mechanics of style should enhance content understanding, and writing skillfully supports the message and is in required format. Citations and references present and IAW APA. 10.0 pts
Exceeds Standards 8.0 pts
Meets Standards 7.0 pts
Does Not Meet Standards
10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
i. and, if so, briefly describe that law.