IATA Learning & Development Podcast
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16 October 2025

E6 | How Can Airlines Prepare the Leaders of Tomorrow?

Why succession planning matters at every level of your organization

 

Leadership transitions are inevitable – but in aviation, they can have an outsized impact on safety, performance, and business continuity. In this episode of the Learning and Development in Aviation podcast, we explore the critical role of succession planning and why it’s not just for the C-suite.

You’ll hear practical strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining the right people to lead your organization into the future, and why both managers and HR must play an active role in the process.


Watch the episode: How can airlines prepare the leaders of tomorrow?

Featuring Davit Mamulaishvili (Senior Lead, Airline Business Management and Sustainability, IATA) and Enda Corneille (Former Country Manager, Emirates & IATA Instructor)


What you'll learn from this episode: 

 

  • Why succession planning is especially critical in aviatio
  • How the roles of managers and HR differ in succession planning
  • The skills to prioritize when evaluating potential successors
  • Why succession planning should extend beyond senior leadership
  • Practical steps to build leadership readiness across the organization

How IATA Training can help

 

Workforce performance starts with clarity, and continues with consistent, targeted training. IATA’s in-house training solutions can help you assess your team’s needs and deliver training programs that directly support your business goals. Whether you’re managing frontline staff or leadership teams, we can tailor training to your unique context.

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