CAA Management and Oversight – Part 1

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Enhance your Civil Aviation Authority Leadership with IATA’s CAA Management and Oversight – Part 1 course. Unlock the skills needed to lead and oversee a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with confidence. This course goes beyond technical expertise, providing essential regulatory knowledge, strategic oversight capabilities, and leadership skills required to manage complex aviation systems. Learn global best practices in civil aviation management, strengthen your ability to enforce aviation regulations, and develop the organizational skills necessary to drive efficiency and aviation safety. Through interactive learning, real-world case studies, and expert guidance, you’ll gain the expertise to enhance air transport operations, optimize regulatory oversight, and lead with impact in the fast-evolving aviation sector.

Course code: SAC029VEEN02

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

• Pre-reading assignments are required for this course.
• 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:

• Recognize how the global civil aviation system operates
• Navigate and apply key regulations shaping CAA activities
• Identify effective strategies to design and implement aviation policies
• Master planning techniques to boost national and regional aviation development
• Strengthen your leadership skills to manage CAAs in line with international standards

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Global Regulatory Frameworks: Safety and Oversight
• Managing CAAs to meet international quality standards
• Strategic planning for civil aviation
• Performance-based management
• Safety compliance (USOAP)
• Aviation planning (CAMP)
• Financial planning: CAPEX evaluation and budgeting
• Essential leadership skills: Driving change, building teams and managing stress
• Shaping strong organizational culture for sustainable success

Activities

• Pre-reading assignment
• Team project
• Critical thinking
• Management exercises and case studies
• Individual assessment

This course is recommended for:

• Senior and middle aviation professionals and managers from CAAs
• Individuals aspiring to management responsibilities in CAAs
• Individuals from airlines, aerodrome operators, ANSPs and other service providers that regularly deal with CAA as regulator

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.