DIPLOMA IN AIRPORT MANAGEMENT 

Step Into Leadership Roles in Global Airport Operations 

At Tigers Wings Aviation Academy, our Diploma in International Airport Management is designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in airport and airline management. Based in Chennai, this program equips you with the operational, managerial, and customer service skills required to succeed in international airport environments. 

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

Step Into Leadership Roles in Global Airport Operations 

The most strategically advanced programme in the Tiger Wings portfolio – six management modules, a full capstone project, and the ACI Airport Management Professional (AMP) accreditation pathway.

156

Training Days

624

Total Hours

AMP

Pathway

why choose this program

The Diploma in International Airport Management (TWA-008) is the most strategically advanced programme in the Tiger Wings Aviation Academy portfolio – a 624-hour general management curriculum designed for graduates and working professionals targeting senior roles in airport operations, commercial management, safety, technology, and strategic leadership at airports across India and internationally.

Graduates are guided through the ACI Airport Management Professional (AMP) accreditation pathway – the internationally recognised credential for airport management professionals that significantly enhances career prospects with AAI, GMR, Adani, DIAL, GHIAL, and international airport operators.

Programme Details

Programme Details

Course Code

TWA-008

Total Hours

624 Hours

Duration

6 Months

(156 Training Days)

Schedule

4 Hours per day

(Monday to Friday)

Training Mode

Classroom + AOCC Simulation + Management Case Studies
+ Capstone Project + Industry Guest Lectures (min 4)

Live AOCC Simulation

Multi-desk operational simulation – AODB, FIDS, stand allocation, ATC radio, 6 simultaneous scenario injections.

ACI AMP Accreditation Pathway

TWA-008 curriculum maps directly to ACI’s airport management competency framework – graduates are guided though AMP examination registration.

Sustainability & Net zero Module

Full ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) pathway, net zero strategy, SAF, ESG reporting – future-proofing graduates for 2030+ airport roles.

Capstone Before Industry Panel

20-minute group presentation to airport industry professionals – the most rigorous assessment in the Tiger Wings portfolio.

Full Curriculum: Module by Module

Each programme is taught with real labs, current industry instructors, and clear career destinations. No fluff. No false promises.

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Module Cards

Module 01

Aviation Industry &
Airport Ecosystem

Aviation Industry & Airport Ecosystem

  • Global aviation industry, ICAO/IATA/DGCA regulatory framework — the manager's view
  • Airport governance: government (AAI), PPP (GMR, Adani, GVK), privatisation — OMDA structure
  • Airport master planning: ICAO Doc 9184, terminal design concepts, capacity management and A-CDM
  • World-class benchmarking: Changi (ASQ #1), Dubai DXB, Hamad DOH — what Indian airports can adopt

Skills you'll gain

Aviation Basics Pilot Foundation Flight Principles
Flight Dispatch

Module 02

Terminal & Airside Operations Management

Terminal & Airside Operations Management

  • AOCC (Airport Operations Control Centre): systems, staffing, A-CDM, stand allocation, OTP monitoring
  • Terminal operations: BHS management, CX strategy, ACI ASQ programme, PRM service, IROPS management
  • Airside: ground handling licensing (open vs monopoly), cargo terminal, fuel infrastructure management
  • ATC interface, Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), ARFF category, wildlife hazard management

Skills you'll gain

Navigation Theory Flight Regulations Aircraft Knowledge
Aviation Meteorology

Module 03

Commercial Revenue & Airport Economics

Commercial Revenue & Airport Economics

  • Airport revenue: aeronautical (landing fees, PSF, UDF) and non-aeronautical (retail, F&B, advertising, parking)
  • Retail concession management: RFP, MAG (Minimum Annual Guarantee), duty-free, tenant mix optimisation
  • AERA tariff regulation: dual till vs single till, tariff order process, UDF dispute management
  • Airport city development: GMR Aerocity Delhi, GHIAL Airport City — aerotropolis model

Skills you'll gain

Flight Planning Aviation Meteorology Air Navigation
Aviation Navigation

Module 04

Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance

Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance

  • ICAO SMS (Annex 19): four pillars — safety risk assessment (5×5 matrix), HFACS investigation
  • Runway safety, incursion prevention (Linate 2001 case study), SMGCS, stop bars, hot spots
  • Aviation security: NASP, BCAS, ISAGO — screening, access control, crisis management (bomb threat tabletop)
  • Environmental compliance: MoEF EIA, ICAO Annex 16 noise, Cochin solar airport case study

Skills you'll gain

Advanced Navigation Operational Procedures Flight Performance
Aircraft Systems

Module 05

Human Resources, Finance & Strategic Management

Human Resources, Finance & Strategic Management

  • HR: multi-employer complexity, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, Balanced Scorecard, 50 airport KPIs
  • Airport P&L management: revenue budget, opex budget, CapEx governance, AERA submissions
  • Crisis management, BCP (RTO/RPO), airline bankruptcy exposure — Jet Airways 2019 case study
  • Corporate governance, change management — Delhi T3 migration (Commonwealth Games 2010) case

Skills you'll gain

Radio Communication Flight Dispatch ATC Procedures
Safety & Emergency

Module 06

Technology, Sustainability & Future Airports

Technology, Sustainability & Future Airports

  • Digital transformation: DigiYatra biometrics, AODB, A-CDM, cybersecurity (NIST framework for airports)
  • IoT, AI, predictive analytics — queue prediction, demand forecasting, predictive BHS maintenance
  • ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA): Levels 1–5, net zero strategy, SAF facilitation, ESG reporting
  • Green buildings: GRIHA/LEED for airports, Cochin solar airport, energy management (LED, BMS, solar)

Skills you'll gain

Exam Preparation Skill Assessment Career Readiness

Certification on Completion

Diploma in International Airport Management — Tigers Wings Aviation Academy (ACI AMP Accreditation Pathway)

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OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunities After This Diploma

Graduates of TWA-008 are placed by Tigers Wings into roles including:
Career Roles Section
01

Airport Operations Manager -
AAI, GMR, DIAL, GHIAL, Adani
Airports

02

Airport Commercial Manager -
Retail, Duty-Free, F&B
Concession Management

03

Airport Safety & SMS
Manager - ICAO Annex 19
SMS Implementation

04

Airport Security Manager -
NASP, BCAS Programme
Oversight

05

Airport Sustainability Manager -
ACA Certification, Net Zero
Strategy

06

Airport Technology Manager -
AODB, Digital Transformation,
Cybersecurity

Education

Any graduate degree -
aviation experience
preferred but not
mandatory

Professionals

Working professionals with
2-5 years experience
seeking management
credentials welcome

Age

Minimum 21 years; typically
22-35 for this programme

ACI AMP

Graduates guided on ACI
AMP examination pathway
post-completion

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Frequently asked questions

Is this course suitable for someone already working in the aviation industry?

Absolutely — TWA-008 is explicitly designed for working professionals alongside fresh graduates. Aviation professionals with 2–5 years of frontline experience (ground handling, airline operations, airport security) who want to move into management roles find this programme particularly valuable for formalising and elevating their practical knowledge into a credentialed management qualification.

TWA-008 targets both fresh graduates seeking structured entry into airport management and mid-career professionals targeting a step up. Fresh graduates enter at Airport Operations Officer / Assistant Manager level. Working professionals with 2–5 years experience use it to move from supervisor to department head level. The capstone project and industry guest lecture programme are designed to make graduates immediately interview-ready for management-track roles.
TWA-006 is a 90-day programme designed specifically for B.Tech engineers at ₹75,000 — it bridges engineering knowledge into airport operations and dispatch roles. TWA-008 is a 156-day graduate-level general management diploma for any graduate at ₹1,50,000 — covering the full strategic management domain: commercial revenue, financial management, strategic planning, HR, technology, and sustainability. TWA-006 builds technical operations competency; TWA-008 builds full airport general management capability including the ACI AMP accreditation pathway.
Airport Operations Officers at AAI, GMR, and Adani airports typically start at ₹30,000–₹55,000 per month. Commercial and revenue management roles at private airport operators offer ₹40,000–₹80,000 at entry to mid level. International airport management roles in the Gulf (Dubai Airports, Changi, MAHB Malaysia) offer AED 6,000–12,000/month. The ACI AMP accreditation pathway that TWA-008 graduates follow significantly enhances international competitiveness and salary negotiation.

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