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Airport Ground Handling is a vital part of aviation operations, supporting the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, passengers, baggage and cargo. The Diploma in Airport Ground Handling – Level 4 is an NQC-accredited qualification under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE, designed to prepare learners for careers in airports, airlines and aviation ground handling organisations.
The 15-month, part-time programme combines industry-focused classroom learning with practical airport experience. Students develop knowledge and skills in aircraft and airport operations, passenger handling, aircraft turnaround, aviation safety and security, emergency response, dangerous goods, communication and teamwork.
A key feature of the programme is the four-month Airport Industry Internship Training, providing students with the opportunity to apply their learning in a live airport operational environment and develop practical workplace competencies.
The programme focuses on best practices within the complex operational environment in modern airports, preparing you to increase on-job performance as expected by industry stakeholders. It is relevant to working professional who wish to enhance their career prospects.
Our programmes provide you with the essential skills and knowledge required to succeed in your chosen specialisation and the aviation industry in general.
Airport Industry Internship Training
The programme includes a four-month structured Airport Industry Internship Training, enabling students to apply the knowledge and skills developed during the on-campus modules in a live airport operational environment.
The internship is conducted with participating airports, airlines and approved aviation ground handling organisations. Internship partners may include leading aviation service providers such as dnata, subject to partnership arrangements and placement availability.
Internship Experience
During the Airport Industry Internship Training, students will gain practical exposure to customer service and airside operations through structured observation, workplace shadowing and supervised learning across various operational units within the airport environment.
Important Internship Information
Airport Industry Internship Training is subject to the availability of internship placements with participating airports, airlines and approved aviation ground handling organisations.
Access to airport operational areas is subject to obtaining the required Airport Security Pass. Students are responsible for submitting the documentation required by the relevant airport authority and meeting the applicable security clearance requirements. Internship placement within airport operational areas cannot be guaranteed where the required airport security/pass clearance is not granted.
Career Opportunities
The programme prepares graduates for a range of entry-level and operational roles with airports, airlines, ground handling companies and aviation service providers, including:
The programme content is regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with current aviation industry practices, operational requirements and regulatory developments.
