Air Transportation Management

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 185 participants from 23 countries have taken this course with IATA?

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

Get a head start in the industry with this insider’s view of the air transportation system. Review aviation-related businesses and organizations and their role and function in the air transportation system. Polish your management and presentation skills while working with experienced instructors and class peers on course integration exercises.

Course Code: GMC023VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants will be required to complete the IATA Overview of the Air Transportation System e-learning module. It will take you approximately 3 hours to complete the module. Access will be provided through your IATA student portal 1 week prior to the course and should be completed prior to the course start.
• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the basic laws and conventions governing air transport
• Recognize the civil aviation global framework and air transportation main actors
• Assess the respective roles and functions of civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports and ANSPs
• Describe aviation technological innovations and best practices
• Demonstrate more effective management and presentation skills
• Apply leadership principles and practices

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Air transportation overview including state and size of the aviation industry and components of the air transportation system
• Aviation law, Chicago Convention, ICAO standards and other international conventions
• Introduction to aviation safety and security
• Role and functions of Civil Aviation Agencies, airlines, airports and Air Navigation Service Providers
• The impact of technology on air transportation

Activities

• Course integration exercises
• Group discussions and case studies
• Written examination
• eLearning module

This course is open to all industry newcomers and professionals seeking an entry-level management position in:

• Airlines
• Civil Aviation Authorities
• Air Navigation Service Providers
• Airports

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.