IATA Human Capital Network

Senior aviation human resources executives have historically had few opportunities to meet and discuss these common challenges they face in meeting the unique people requirements found in commercial aviation.  IATA believes that sharing best practices in human capital management and development is useful to those who lead HR and Training operations in airlines and related organizations around the globe. 

To address this need, IATA has established the IATA Human Capital Network. 

Our purpose

The primary role is to facilitate exchange of best practices and information with particular focus on talent management, leadership development and learning.  It also monitors trends and developments which may impact on people management of airlines as well as building interest in careers in air transport to ensure an adequate supply of future professionals to support airline industry needs.

View the terms of reference (pdf) for the network

Airlines in the network

Aer Lingus Afriqiyah Airways Air Astana Air KBZ Air Malta Air Seychelles AirAsia X Berhad airBaltic Corporation Arik Air China Eastern Airlines Egyptair EL AL Emirates Etihad

FedEx Express GOL Hainan Airlines Co. Ltd Iran Aseman Airlines ISCA Air Moldova Mahan Air Oman Air Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Saudi Arabian Airlines SriLankan Airlines Limited TransAsia Airways Xiamen Airlines

IATA HC Summit

Since 2011, IATA has organized an annual Global Aviation Human Capital Summit.  The event convenes heads of human capital/training and development from IATA airlines as well as non-IATA airlines, Civil Aviation Authorities, airports and air navigation service providers. This summit provides a key opportunity for face-to-face meetings of the IATA Human Capital Network.

Find out more information on the 2012 IATA HC Summit held in November 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

How to join

Participation is open to the global heads of Human Capital for all IATA airlines as well as for non-IATA member airlines by invitation.

For more information, contact us.