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Key Facts: NBAA CAM Exam

175

Multiple-Choice Questions

NBAA CAM Program

3.5 hours

Exam Time Limit

NBAA CAM Program

5 domains

Tested Areas

NBAA CAM Domains

Points-based

Eligibility Requirement

NBAA CAM Program

The NBAA CAM is a 175-question, multiple-choice exam completed in 3 hours 30 minutes, covering five domains: Business Administration (22%), Operations Management (21%), Leadership and Strategic Planning (21%), Human Resources (19%), and Technical and Facilities Management (17%). Candidates must first qualify through an eligibility-points application based on education and experience. This free bank provides 100 practice questions weighted to those five domains.

Sample NBAA CAM Practice Questions

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1A flight department wants to compare the true cost of operating its aircraft against the cost of chartering equivalent lift. Which metric is the most appropriate primary basis for this comparison?

A.Total annual fixed cost only

B.Aircraft acquisition price

C.Direct operating cost per flight hour

D.Resale (residual) value of the airframe

Explanation: Direct operating cost (DOC) per flight hour captures the variable costs incurred each time the aircraft flies—fuel, maintenance reserves, landing fees, and crew expenses—making it the standard apples-to-apples figure when comparing in-house lift to charter quotes priced per hour. Fixed costs and acquisition price do not vary with utilization and resale value is a balance-sheet item, so none of those reflect the marginal cost of a trip.

2Under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), a business aircraft operated primarily under FAR Part 91 for qualified business use is generally classified as what recovery-period property?

A.3-year property

B.5-year property

C.7-year property

D.15-year property

Explanation: Business aircraft used in non-commercial (Part 91) operations are generally 5-year MACRS property, allowing accelerated cost recovery over five years (six tax years under the half-year convention). Aircraft used in commercial Part 135 transportation are typically 7-year property. Knowing the correct class life is fundamental to building accurate depreciation and tax-benefit projections.

3A board asks the aviation department to justify its budget. Which document best demonstrates the strategic value the department delivers to the company beyond simply listing expenses?

A.A line-item operating expense ledger

B.The aircraft maintenance log

C.The crew duty-time records

D.A cost-benefit analysis tied to executive time savings and mission completion

Explanation: A cost-benefit analysis links department spending to measurable business outcomes—executive productivity, time saved versus airlines, access to remote locations, and trips completed—translating cost into value for decision-makers. An expense ledger shows only outflows, while maintenance logs and duty records are operational compliance artifacts that do not articulate strategic return.

4When an aviation department enters a multi-year hangar lease, which lease characteristic most directly affects whether the obligation must be capitalized on the company balance sheet under current accounting standards?

A.The color of the hangar doors

B.Whether the lease conveys control of the asset over its term

C.The brand of aircraft based there

D.The number of crew assigned

Explanation: Under current lease-accounting standards (ASC 842), a lessee recognizes a right-of-use asset and lease liability when the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. That control assessment—not cosmetic or operational details—drives capitalization. Managers must understand this to forecast balance-sheet impact of facility commitments.

5A flight department is evaluating aircraft ownership structures. Which structure most commonly raises the FAA concern that the entity could be operating an illegal charter ('flight department company' trap)?

A.A single operating company that owns the aircraft and uses it for its own business

B.A standalone entity whose only asset and business is the aircraft, providing transport to affiliates for compensation

C.A joint-ownership agreement filed with the FAA

D.An interchange agreement between two companies

Explanation: The classic 'flight department company' trap occurs when a single-purpose entity whose only business is owning and operating one aircraft provides transportation to related companies—because providing transport for compensation as its sole business can be deemed common carriage requiring a Part 135 certificate. Operating companies that fly their own aircraft incidental to a real business, and properly structured joint-ownership or interchange arrangements, avoid this pitfall.

6Which type of insurance coverage protects the aviation department against claims arising from injury to passengers and third parties and damage to their property caused by aircraft operations?

A.Hull insurance

B.Workers' compensation insurance

C.Aircraft liability insurance

D.Directors and officers (D&O) insurance

Explanation: Aircraft liability insurance covers bodily injury and property damage to passengers and third parties resulting from operation of the aircraft, and is the core risk-transfer coverage every flight department carries. Hull insurance covers physical damage to the aircraft itself, workers' comp covers employee injuries, and D&O covers management decisions—none of which address third-party operational liability.

7An aviation manager negotiating an aircraft purchase agreement should ensure the contract specifies the aircraft's condition at delivery primarily through which provision?

A.A confidentiality clause

B.A delivery-condition and pre-purchase inspection clause

C.A non-compete clause

D.An arbitration venue clause

Explanation: The delivery-condition clause, tied to an agreed pre-purchase inspection, defines the airworthiness, records, and maintenance status the aircraft must meet at closing and who bears the cost of correcting discrepancies—protecting the buyer from inheriting hidden defects. Confidentiality, non-compete, and arbitration clauses address other concerns but do not govern the physical condition of the asset being acquired.

8For 2025, qualifying business aircraft placed in service after January 20, 2025 may once again be eligible for what level of first-year bonus depreciation under the legislation enacted that year?

A.20%

B.40%

C.100%

D.60%

Explanation: Legislation enacted in 2025 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) restored 100% first-year bonus depreciation under Section 168(k) for qualifying property, including business aircraft, placed in service after January 20, 2025, reversing the scheduled phase-down that had dropped the rate to 40% for early-2025 property. Aviation managers must track these changes because they materially affect acquisition timing and tax planning.

9An aviation department handles sensitive information about executive travel. Which practice best protects the confidentiality of principal movements?

A.Posting the full schedule on a public crew website

B.Filing flight plans under the principal's personal name

C.Announcing arrivals over a public airport frequency by name

D.Limiting passenger and itinerary details to a need-to-know basis

Explanation: Restricting passenger manifests and itinerary details to personnel with a legitimate need to know is the foundational confidentiality control protecting executive security and competitive information. Publicizing schedules, filing under identifiable personal names, or broadcasting principal identities over public channels all create exposure that adversaries or media can exploit.

10A company is considering a fractional ownership share instead of whole-aircraft ownership. Which statement best describes a defining feature of fractional ownership programs?

A.The owner buys an unlimited number of flight hours for a single fixed annual fee

B.The owner leases an airline seat block

C.The owner holds an undivided interest in a specific aircraft and shares guaranteed availability across a managed fleet

D.The owner receives FAA Part 135 charter certificate authority

Explanation: In a fractional program the buyer purchases an undivided interest in a specific aircraft and, through a master interchange agreement and management contract, gains guaranteed access to interchangeable aircraft across the program fleet with a defined number of occupied hours. It is not unlimited flying, an airline seat block, or a personal charter certificate—understanding these distinctions guides the buy/charter/own decision.

About the NBAA CAM Exam

The NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) exam validates the leadership and management competencies needed to run a business-aviation department. It is a 175-question multiple-choice exam across five domains: business administration, operations management, leadership and strategic planning, human resources, and technical and facilities management.

Questions

175 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled score set by the CAM Governing Board

Exam Fee

Application and exam fees set by NBAA (NBAA (National Business Aviation Association))

NBAA CAM Exam Content Outline

22%

Business Administration

Finance, budgeting, accounting, contracts, insurance, and aircraft transactions

21%

Operations Management

Flight operations, scheduling/dispatch, SMS, IS-BAO, emergency response, and security

21%

Leadership and Strategic Planning

Strategic planning, leadership, change management, ethics, and communication

19%

Human Resources

Recruiting, training, performance management, labor law, and compensation

17%

Technical and Facilities Management

Hangar/facility management, ground support equipment, OSHA/environmental, and fuel

How to Pass the NBAA CAM Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scaled score set by the CAM Governing Board
Exam length: 175 questions
Time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes
Exam fee: Application and exam fees set by NBAA

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

NBAA CAM Study Tips from Top Performers

1Balance study across all five domains — none is below 17%, so weak areas cost real points

2Know business-aviation regulations (FARs Part 91 and 135) and IS-BAO/SMS frameworks

3Review HR employment law basics: FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO

4Understand aircraft finance, depreciation, insurance, and ownership/charter structures

5Use NBAA's sample questions to calibrate to the applied, scenario-based question style

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NBAA CAM exam?

The CAM exam has 175 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 3 hours 30 minutes. It covers five domains spanning business administration, operations, leadership, human resources, and technical and facilities management.

What are the five NBAA CAM domains and their weightings?

Business Administration is 22%, Operations Management 21%, Leadership and Strategic Planning 21%, Human Resources 19%, and Technical and Facilities Management 17% of the exam.

How do I become eligible for the NBAA CAM exam?

Eligibility is points-based, combining education and business-aviation management experience. You apply to NBAA and must meet the eligibility-point threshold before you are approved to sit the exam.

How do I maintain the CAM credential?

CAMs recertify every three years by accumulating continuing professional-development and industry-activity points, ensuring ongoing engagement with business-aviation management.