Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management-
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The Post Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management (PGDAM) is an industry-oriented, one-year program designed around international training frameworks like IATA and ICAO
Programme Overview
Evaluated through a structured mix of exams, practical exercises, and projects, graduates are prepared to excel globally in various management and executive roles across airports, airlines, and aviation consulting firms.
Duration
1 year-980 hours
What You'll Learn:
- Airport and Airline Operations
- Safety, Security, and Compliance
- Ground Handling and Logistics
- Emergency and Crisis Leadership
- Aviation Analytics and Strategic Management
This course includes:
Course Content
25 Modules with Weekly Coverage
GLOBAL AVIATION INDUSTRY (40 Hours)
Module 1
History of Aviation
Current Industry Trends
Airline Business Models
Aviation Value Chain
AVIATION ORGANIZATIONS (60 Hours)
Module 2
ICAO , IATA , FAA , EASA , DGCA , AAI , CANSO
AVIATION ECONOMICS 48 Hours
Module 3
Airline Economics
Airport Economics
Aviation Market Structure
Competition
Liberalization
Open Skies
Udan Scheme
AIRLINE FINANCE (32 Hours)
Module 4
Financial statements
Airline budgeting
Cost accounting
Fuel hedging
Aircraft financing
Lease agreements
Investment analysis
FLEET PLANNING AND AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT (40 Hours)
Module 5
Fleet selection
Aircraft acquisition
Fleet commonality
Lifecycle costing
Fleet replacement strategies
AVIATION BUSINESS STRATEGY (40 Hours)
Module 6
Aviation Ethics
Aviation Business Strategy
Corporate Governance
FLIGHT OPERATIONS (64 Hours)
Module 7
Airline Operations Management
Air Navigation Systems
AVIATION METEOROLOGY FOR MANAGEMENT (20 Hours)
Module 8
Basics of Aviation Meteorology
Interpretation of Met Forecasts
Weather impacts on operations
Hazardous weather
Climate change
Monsoon climatology
Weather risk management
Flight planning weather analysis
AIRPORT MANAGEMENT (40 Hours)
Module 9
Airport Planning
Airport Operations
Airport Capacity Planning
Airport Commercial Management
Airport Safety and Airport Security
Airport Emergency Planning
Ground Handling Management
Apron Management
Airport Slot Coordination
AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (20 Hours)
Module 10
Air Traffic Control
CNS/ATM
Airspace Design
Collaborative Decision Making
Flow Management
Future ATM Systems
AIRLINE MANAGEMENT (40 Hours)
Module 11
Airline Management
Airline Finance
Airline Marketing
Route Development
Network Planning
Fleet Planning
Fleet Economics
Aircraft Acquisition
Aircraft Leasing
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (20 Hours)
Module 12
Continuing Airworthiness
ARC
Reliability Programs
Maintenance Planning
Maintenance Control Centre
MRO Management
MEL/CDL Management
Aircraft Records
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) -(40 Hours)
Module 13
ICAO Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Safety Risk Management
Safety Assurance
QMS
Safety Promotion
Flight Data Monitoring (FDM)
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA)
Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA)
Threat & Error Management (TEM)
Human Factors
Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS)
Aviation Psychology
Accident Investigation
Crisis Management
AVIATION SECURITY (20 Hours)
Module 14
AVIATION LAW (20 Hours)
Module 15
Aviation Security Management
Dangerous Goods
Security Risk Assessment
Cyber Security
Insider Threat Management
AEPs and BCAS Rules, AVSEC
International Air Law
National Aviation Regulations
Civil Aviation Requirements
Aircraft Registration
Aviation Insurance
Liability & Compensation
Contracts in Aviation
QUALITY MANAGEMENT (40 Hours)
Module 16
Quality Systems
IOSA
ISAGO
Compliance Monitoring
Internal Auditing
DIGITAL AVIATION (20 Hours)
Module 17
Aviation Information Systems
Flight Operations Software
Electronic Flight Bags (EFB)
Airline ERP Systems
Aviation Big Data
Artificial Intelligence in Aviation
Machine Learning Applications
Predictive Analytics
Digital Twins
SUSTAINABILITY (12 Hours)
Module 18
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Carbon Accounting
Environmental Management
Green Airports
LEADERSHIP (20 Hours)
Module 19
Aviation Leadership
Strategic Management
Organizational Behaviour
Negotiation Skills
Crisis Leadership
Change Management
Executive Decision Making
RESEARCH (12 Hours)
Module 20
Research Methodology
Aviation Statistics
Aviation Data Analytics
Business Intelligence
INDUSTRY PROJECTS (20 Hours)
Module 21
Airline Internship
Airport Internship
Aviation Consultancy Project
Capstone Research Project
CAPSTONE PROJECT / INTERNSHIP (40 Hours)
Module 22
Airline operational efficiency
Flight safety analysis
Airport capacity optimization
Fuel conservation strategies
Fleet modernization
AI applications in airline operations
EMERGING TOPICS (40 Hours)
Module 23
Advanced Air Mobility (e-VTOL operations)
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration
Artificial Intelligence in flight operations
Digital transformation of airlines
Aviation cybersecurity and resilience
Data-driven operational decision-making
Resilient airline operations during disruptions and pandemics
SPECIALIZED ELECTIVES (128 Hours)
Module 24
Flight Dispatch & Operations Control
Flight Safety Investigation
Aviation Risk Management
Aviation Insurance
Corporate Aviation Management
Business Aviation
UAV/Drone Operations
Helicopter Operations
Airport Commercial Management
Air Cargo Management
Airline Network Planning
Aviation Data Analytics
Artificial Intelligence in Aviation
Aviation Cybersecurity
Sustainable Aviation
Aviation Consultancy
PRACTICAL COMPONENTS (40 Hours)
Module 25
Flight Operations Control Centre (OCC) simulation
Airline dispatch practical’s
Flight planning exercises
Safety investigation workshops
Crew scheduling software
Airport operations
Airline management case studies
Simulator-based CRM scenarios
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