Diploma
2 Years
Course Objectives:
To train highly qualified personnel who will meet the international Airport standards and regulations for the growing Freight and Forwarding Industry as well as the Airline industry. This is to ensure efficiency safety and security of the airport and cargo transportation as per the Requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Industrial Attachment:
Students pursuing International Air Cargo Management will be required to attend an industrial attachment for a period of 3 months at the end of the course.
International Airport Operations
Understanding the airport & its challenges.
Airport security.
The future of airports.
Flight dispatch.
Principles of navigation.
Meteorology & radio telephony.
Weight and balance and air law.
Human factors.
International Cargo Introductory
The air cargo agency industry regulations.
Air cargo acceptance & handling facilities.
The aircraft loading principle and booking procedures.
Air cargo rates and charges.
International Dangerous Goods Regulations
Applicability and limitations of dangerous goods regulations.
Classifications and identification of dangerous goods.
Marking, labeling & packing of dangerous goods.
Shipping of radioactive material.
Ground Operations Management
Roles and duties of a station manager.
Airline/ airport security.
Fraud prevention
Baggage handling management
People management
International Airline Marketing
Market segmentation & research.
Aircraft operating costs and profitability.
The promotional mix.
Distributing and marketing planning.
Marketing effectiveness audit.
Airline pricings.
Other Subjects For All The Levels
Computer application packages.
Two foreign languages.
Airline cargo agents
General cargo reservation and acceptance staff
Clearing and forwarding officers of shipping companies
Air traffic control officers
Ground handling officers
Airline marketing officers
Non-government organizations
