In a rapidly changing environment, airports have to adapt to economic downturns, technological changes, market changes, airline commercial deregulation, and the worldwide trend to convert airports from government organizations to more business-like entities. These pressures have or have had or are having significant effects on the way airports do business, not only from a financial perspective but also from an operational standpoint. In these challenging times, and with emerging competition from other airports and other modes of transportation, it is of the utmost importance that airports recruit and provide employees and managers with the best available knowledge and skills. This course was prepared to provide you with a solid overview of the airport operations field and with tools to apply your knowledge and skills to your airport. It is designed to be useful not only for your own benefit but also to help you make better decisions for your organization.
What you will learn
Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:
Know the history of aviation and understand the role 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
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
Operational functions of the airport
Rescue, fire fighting and other support services
Airport issues and challenges
The future of airports
Technological developments
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
Recently appointed airport staff
Travel industry staff
Newcomers to the industry
Certificate awarded
An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who successfully pass the final exam.
Exam information
Method: Online exam with remote supervision (OERS)