Airline, Airport and Aviation Management (Hons)

Overview

The Airline, Airport and Aviation Management (Hons) degree at  London Metropolitan University will focus on giving you a firm academic base in the core disciplines of aviation management, with a particular focus on the international business setting. It will help you develop an understanding of the global business environment in which airlines and airports operate through the study of economics, human resources, marketing and finance.

Integral to this course is the development of essential skills and knowledge necessary to become a high-ranking aviation professional in a number of possible career routes, including airline operations, engineering management and airline strategy. Their lecturers have excellent links with members of the aviation community and they’re perfectly placed to offer you career advice specific to the sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to visit major international airlines, airports and commercial aircraft manufacturers. Their location places them close to UK headquarters of a number of leading aviation companies, such as Boeing and Bombardier, and a short distance from all major London airports such as Gatwick, Heathrow, London City, Luton and Stansted. Owing to their location and links with the industry, they often welcome visiting lecturers from airlines, airports, maintenance organisations, consultancy organisations and aircraft manufacturers.

Career opportunities:

On graduation you’ll have a variety of career routes available to you, both in the UK and internationally. You’ll be equipped for management and leadership within the aviation sector, which ranges from operational management and strategic planning to compliance and financial management.

The areas of aviation management you could work in include:

• Airline operations management
• Airline marketing management
• Airline sales management
• Air cargo management
• Air traffic control
• Cabin crew management
• Engineering management
• Flight deck management
• Passenger handling management
• Revenue management