Level 3 - Subsidiary Diploma in Aviation Operations - Study Programme

The aviation sector plays a key role in the UK economy, contributing around £80 billion each year. The aviation industry has grown significantly since 2008, Brexit and post pandemic is seeing a huge upturn in travel, airport tourism and hospitality and therefore a huge requirement to increase the workforce. It employs around 200,000 people and offers career openings in a range of areas, including aircraft handling, aircraft movement, flight operations and passenger services. The aviation sector is key to creating and supporting global connectivity for people, goods and services in all sectors, it is particularly significant in creating the infrastructure for inward and outward tourism, which is £34 billion.

This programme focuses on Aviation Operations. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the day to day operation of aviation facilities and the aviation sector. Students will develop leadership skills, operational skills and an understanding of aviation terminology. Students will develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours which will enable them to progress in to an exciting aviation career. Students will also receive access to our flight school and the opportunity to experience life on a functioning aviation facility.

• UK Aviation
• Health & Safety in Aviation
• Security in Aviation
• Inter-relationships within Aviation in the UK
• Development of the UK Aviation Industry Since 1945
• Aviation Geography and Terminology
• Customer Service in the Aviation Industry
• Team Leadership
• Managing Conflict in Aviation
• Marketing in the Aviation Industry
• E-Business for Airlines
• Human Resources in the Aviation Industry
• Prep for Employment in Aviation Industry
• Airport and Airline Operations
• Passenger Terminal Management Within the Aviation Industry
• Research issues in Aviation
• Handling Air passengers
• Airfield Operations
• Bird and Wildlife Control on Airports and Airfields

• Practical assessments
• Knowledge assessments