Certificate in Airport Operations Management (CAOM067)
Certificate in Airport Operations Management (CAOM067) at LSTH
Airports look chaotic from the kerb, but they only function because someone behind the scenes is coordinating airlines, ground handlers, security, retail, immigration and a long list of other stakeholders. The Certificate in Airport Operations Management (CAOM067) introduces you to that coordination work at a practical, entry level.
You will look at how passenger and baggage flows are managed, the safety thinking that shapes airside and landside zones, and the way performance is monitored through delays, turnaround times and on-time performance indicators. It is a starting qualification, not a senior-management programme — and that is the point. It gives a foundation you can build on.
Why Airport Operations Is Worth Understanding Early
Most aviation careers — whether airline, ground handling, retail concession or border-related roles — touch airport operations at some point. Knowing the language of slots, stand allocations, IROPs and turnaround sequencing helps you stand out in interviews and adapt quickly on the floor. The Certificate in Airport Operations Management (CAOM067) gives you that language early.
Who the Certificate in Airport Operations Management (CAOM067) Is For
- School leavers who want a structured route into airport-side aviation careers.
- Existing customer-service or retail staff already working at airports who want a formal qualification.
- Career changers exploring aviation services as a new direction.
- International students aiming for ground-services or terminal-coordination roles back home.
Where Graduates Typically Go
Past learners have moved into roles such as passenger services assistant, ramp coordination trainee, terminal duty assistant, airline ground staff and entry-level airport admin. These are practical, shift-based positions where staying calm, communicating clearly and following published procedure matter more than seniority. Progression usually involves stacking further training, often into a UK Higher Diploma in airport operations.
How the Programme Is Delivered
The certificate is designed to be accessible without prior airport experience. Sessions are taught with case examples drawn from real airport operating environments. Study mode and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment, so we can match you to a format that suits work or visa commitments.
Entry Requirements
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants.
- Minimum age 17 at intake.
- Comfort with shift-based environments is helpful.
Apply for the Certificate in Airport Operations Management (CAOM067)
If terminals and the busy choreography of airports appeal to you, click Enroll Now. The LSTH admissions team will be in touch within one working day with intake dates, study options and fee details.
