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
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.
Module 01
Aviation Industry &
Airport Ecosystem
Aviation Industry & Airport Ecosystem
What you'll learn
- 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
Module 02
Terminal & Airside Operations Management
Terminal & Airside Operations Management
What you'll learn
- 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
Module 03
Commercial Revenue & Airport Economics
Commercial Revenue & Airport Economics
What you'll learn
- 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
Module 04
Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance
Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance
What you'll learn
- 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
Module 05
Human Resources, Finance & Strategic Management
Human Resources, Finance & Strategic Management
What you'll learn
- 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
Module 06
Technology, Sustainability & Future Airports
Technology, Sustainability & Future Airports
What you'll learn
- 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
Certification on Completion
Diploma in International Airport Management — Tigers Wings Aviation Academy (ACI AMP Accreditation Pathway)
OPPORTUNITIES
Career Opportunities After This Diploma
Graduates of TWA-008 are placed by Tigers Wings into roles including:
Airport Operations Manager -
AAI, GMR, DIAL, GHIAL, Adani
Airports
Airport Commercial Manager -
Retail, Duty-Free, F&B
Concession Management
Airport Safety & SMS
Manager - ICAO Annex 19
SMS Implementation
Airport Security Manager -
NASP, BCAS Programme
Oversight
Airport Sustainability Manager -
ACA Certification, Net Zero
Strategy
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.
What career level does this diploma target entry, mid, or senior?
How does TWA-008 differ from TWA-006 (Airport Technical Operations)?
What is the expected salary for airport management diploma graduates?
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