IATA Airport Management

IATA's diploma in airport management: the foundation for a lasting career running airport operations.

Duration: 1 year
Mode: Classroom
Awarded by: IATA
Next batch: Enquire for dates

Overview

The IATA Airport Management diploma gives you the essential skills to work in one of the world's busiest environments. It covers how airports are planned, operated and managed, from passenger flows and security to commercial operations.

Delivered by industry-experienced faculty across Vision's Kerala campuses, with career support from our dedicated teams.

What you’ll learn

Understand airport structure, stakeholders and regulation

Manage passenger, baggage and terminal operations

Apply safety, security and service standards

Prepare for IATA's globally recognised examination

Eligibility & who it’s for

Entry requirements

Plus Two (12th standard) or equivalent. Age 18–25 years at the time of admission.

Who it's for

Plus Two graduates and young professionals aged 18–25 seeking a career in aviation.

Certification

IATA Diploma in Airport Management

Awarded by IATA. Vision is an IATA Authorised Training Centre in the Premier Circle.

Career opportunities

Airport operations executive
Terminal duty manager (trainee)
Passenger services agent
Airline ground staff

Placement teams at every Vision campus run inductions, counselling and mock interviews. Our graduates work with IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, dnata, Çelebi Aviation and VFS Global.

Upcoming batches

New batches start regularly at all five Kerala campuses and in Dubai. Enquire and our admissions team will confirm the next start date at your preferred campus.

Common questions

Who can apply to Vision's aviation courses?

Students who have completed Plus Two (12th standard) or equivalent, aged 18 to 25 at the time of admission. Some programmes accept graduates too. Our admissions team will advise.

Is Vision an IATA-authorised training centre?

Yes. Vision School of Aviation is an IATA Authorised Training Centre and has been recognised in IATA's Premier Circle, ranked among the top ten IATA institutes worldwide.

Where are the campuses?

Five campuses across Kerala: Kochi, Calicut, Thrissur, Perinthalmanna and Thiruvananthapuram, plus our international campus in Bur Dubai, UAE and an office in Northampton, UK.

What career support do you provide?

Dedicated placement teams at every campus run inductions, counselling and mock interviews, and connect students to airlines, airports and ground handlers including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, AirAsia, Delhi's IGI Airport and dnata. Over 10,000 students have been placed.

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