Airline and Airport Management (Top-up)

Course overview Delve into the inner workings of the aviation sector and gain real-world experience of working in an airport, for an airline, or a global aviation brand with this top-up course. Guest lectures and field trips enable you to witness first-hand how an airports, airlines and regulatory bodies function.

From check-in, security, and consumer shopping, through to managing passengers, VIP lounges and boarding, this course allows you to walk in the passengers’ shoes to meet the demands of existing and future passengers in a very crowded market.

You examine future airline and airport trends, focusing on the need for airlines to differentiate in a competitive market, and create innovative business models to support global economic growth. You explore the evolution of the industry, and the value of air travel in opening up the world to us, looking at the importance of connectivity and how ambitious aviation strategies can bring together people and places.

Develop your business acumen, vocational expertise and management insight by studying key theories and current practices, including crisis and safety management, consumer and marketing theories, dealing with difficult people, managing teams, counter terrorism, business resilience, and service levels.

Top reasons to study this course 1. Quality teaching – you are taught by industry professionals who have worked for global brands. 2. Industry input – leading collaborations with national and international sector organisations, which provide a wealth of guest lectures and field visits to facilitate your professional and research opportunities. 3. Work experience – take part in a range of work experience opportunities including placements and internships with regional, national and global businesses. 4. Entrepreneurial opportunities: our students have created 500 new business start-ups through Launchpad – a start-up community who provide support and advice for students looking to start a new business venture.

You also benefit from our collaboration with Teesside International Airport who host field trips and guest lectures for our students to provide a rich and immersive learning experience. We are a member of the Institute for Travel and Tourism (ITT), giving you access to a dedicated ITT Future You Talent Hub. As an ITT member you can engage with national and international events and develop your professional network with organisations.

After the course

You learn to adapt to new and emerging circumstances, which is essential for a career in aviation. Connect your classroom learning with practical experiences in a professional environment, through field trips and visits with key organisations, gaining the knowledge and employability skills you need to succeed in your chosen career.

Aviation is a truly global sector, offering many opportunities for dynamic and diverse career prospects. These could be working for airports, airlines, or third-party work. Some of these are:

1. Aeroplane manufacturing 2. Air crew 3. Air traffic control 4. Airfield operations 5. Airline operations 6. Airline training 7. Airport director 8. Airport manager 9. Airport operations 10. Airport security manager 11. Aviation regulation 12. Baggage handling 13. Border agency 14. Cargo management 15. Commercial aircraft worthiness 16. Freight companies 17. IT services 18. Marketing 19. Meteorologist 20. Procurement.