Airport Operation Foundation Diploma
Course Description
In a rapidly changing environment, airports have to adapt to economic downturns, technological changes, market changes, ongoing rapid airline commercial deregulation, and the worldwide trend to convert airports from government organizations to more business-like entities.
IATA Airport Operations Foundation Diploma provides industry-recognized qualifications for a wide range of aviation specializations. The position demands exceptional customer service and technological skills as they handle airport departure control and computer reservation systems (DCS and CRS). Security is a concern for everyone in the industry, affecting virtually all areas of operation. Whether you work with passengers, cargo or at a security checkpoint, you have a role in keeping the industry safe.
Course Content
Passenger Ground Services
- Introduction to airport and airline operations
- Computer Reservations (CRS) and Departure Control Systems (DCS) functions
- Passenger and Baggage check-in procedures (airport and off-site)
- Conditions of passenger and baggage carriage, boarding procedures and flight close-out messaging
- Dangerous Goods regulations awareness for passenger service agents
- Managing passenger interactions
- Aviation security procedures for passenger and baggage transport
- Enhanced passenger facilitation, latest innovations, and career opportunities
Aviation Security Awareness
- Current threats to the aviation industry
- Aviation security regulations and the international organizations behind them
- Airport access control for people and vehicles
- Passenger, baggage, cargo, mail, and catering security basics
- Common airport and in-flight security measures for
Learner’s Profile
- Anyone wishing to start a career as an Airport Passenger Service Agent
- Airline: Passenger Service Employees
- Ground Handling Agents: Passenger Service Employees
- Airport Operators’ employees providing passenger services
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Airport Operations Foundations diploma, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of airports play in the economy
- Discover the various airport customers and partners
- Gain knowledge about the multiple operational and business functions of airports
- Acquire the tools to apply your knowledge and skills to your airport environment
Key Topics
Here are some key topics you’ll explore in the online airport operations course at CapsuleTraining Institute.
- Airfield Operations
- Airside Safety
- Airport Security
- Ramp Handling
- Passenger Handling
Course Duration
- 60 Training Hours
Entry Qualification
- Suitable for: Undergraduates – Graduates – Working Professionals
- Minimum Education Requirement: Grade 10, O-Level or equivalent
Career Opportunities
After completing our IATA-certified airport operations course online, offline, or in hybrid mode, you’ll qualify for various worldwide job roles. Some are listed below.
- Airport Operations Coordinator
- Airline Operations Supervisor
- Airport Manager
- Aviation Logistics Coordinator
- Airport Facility Planner
- Passenger Services Manager
- Ground Operations Agent
- Airport Customer Service Representative
- Airline Station Agent
- Anyone aiming for a higher airport operations salary
- Anyone wishing to start a career in airport operations
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