Aviation Basics (Introduction to Airport Operations)

It can be daunting starting to work in the aviation industry due to the amount of abbreviations and technical jargon being used. This course provides a basic understanding of key terminology and different roles within the airport. It is ideal to provide a basic level of knowledge to support a job application, for those new to the industry, or for experienced employees looking to fill in knowledge gaps. 

• Aligned to IATA AHM 1110, 11.2, GEN01.
• Complete within 6 months of issue.
• Bulk discounts available for multiple licenses.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session participants will be able to explain and understand:

• Aviation terminology, definitions, codes, times.
• Airports codes/jargons and basic processes.
• Airline and ground handling roles and responsibilities.
• Regulatory framework.

Topics:

• Aviation definitions
• Airport and airline terminology
• Abbreviations
• Phonetic alphabet
• Universal time control and time zones
• Day and month codes
• IATA and ICAO codes–country/city/airport/airline
• Geography
• Aircraft types
• International vs domestic flights
• Sector, leg and route
• IATA reservation interline messages procedures (IRIMP) codes
• Aviation related authorities and regulatory framework
• Airline and ground handlers roles and responsibilities
• Alliances and codeshare
• Irregular operations

Assessments:

This course contains a multiple choice quiz which is completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for anyone looking to start a career in aviation, or those new to working in the airport environment.

Pre-requisites:

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content

Certificate

• This course includes an instantly downloadable PDF certificate upon successful completion as well as a digital badge.
• If you prefer a printed certificate, a hard-copy printed on quality A4 170gsm paper is available