Lean Six Sigma in Aviation

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Lean Six Sigma is a proven methodology that drives continuous improvement in organizations and enhances customer satisfaction by systematically removing waste. IATA’s Lean Six Sigma in Aviation course will provide you with an overview of the lean methodology and the tools necessary to support improvement projects and the application of Lean Six Sigma in your company.

Course code: GMC021VEEN02

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 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

• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• 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 completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply the Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Leverage Six Sigma tools to any aspect of a business
• Use a consistent approach to continuous improvement
• Improve time and performance management
• Save costs through streamlined processes
• Increase customer satisfaction and loyalty

 

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• DMAIC methodology
• Becoming waste conscious
• Standards
• Root cause analysis
• Process mapping
• Data measurement systems
• Kaizen

This course is recommended for:

• Anyone involved in evaluating operational performance wishing to understand lean management.

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.