Aviation Basics – Introduction to Airport Operations
Study online | Approx. 90mins | IATA AHM1110 11.2 GEN01
Starting to work in the aviation industry can be daunting due to the amount of abbreviations and technical jargon used. This course provides a basic understanding of key terminology and different roles within the airport. It is ideal for providing 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.
By the end of this course participants will be able to explain and understand:
- Aviation terminology, definitions, codes, times.
- Airport codes/jargons and basic processes.
- Airline and ground handling roles and responsibilities.
- Regulatory framework.
- 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
This course contains a multiple choice quiz which is completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%.
This course is designed for anyone looking to start a career in aviation, or those new to working in the airport environment.
This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. Learners must have access to the internet to access the content
This course includes an instantly downloadable PDF certificate upon successful completion.
If you prefer a printed certificate, a hard-copy printed on quality A4 170gsm paper is available here.