Courses

FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DISPATCH (UCAA)

EXAMINATION BODY: CAA
COURSE DURATION: 9 MONTHS
INTAKE   JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

In aviation, there are two individuals that are responsible for the operation and safety of the flight, the captain and the dispatcher. Dispatchers are highly trained individuals who gold a flight operations license, they are employed by airlines and aviation-related companies to work in the operational control center .this generally started by the dispatcher with steps like flight planning, weight and balance, weather, and ATC coordination. They will review the package generated by the dispatcher and sign off on the flight plan.

KEY SUBJECTS

  • Flight planning
  • Navigation
  • Air law
  • Human Performance
  • Operational procedures
  • Theory of flight
  • Meteorology
  • Aircraft technical general
  • Radiotelephone

RECOMMENDATION:

Think about the dispatchers as the non –flying captain on the ground that assist and work with the captain to make sure the flight is operated safely and legally

Uganda aviation academy would love to provide you with the best foundation for you to build your career in the dispatching world.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of enrolling
  • Ability to read and write, communicate in the English language
  • UACE certificate or its equivalent

 

AIRPORT OPERATIONS (IATA)

EXAMINATION BODY: IATA
COURSE DURATION: 9 MONTHS
INTAKE:    JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

In today’s rapidly changing environment, airports have to adapt to economic and technological changes. These pressures have had significant effects on the way airports do business with rising competition from other airports and other modes of transportation, it is imperative that airports recruit and provide employees and managers with the best available knowledge and skills.

 KEY TOPICS:

  • Understanding an airport
  • The importance of the air transport industry
  • Overview of the airport systems
  • The airport operation system
  • Future of airports

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Anyone interested in the general operation of an airport and ground
  • Ground handler
  • Check-in agent

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • O level, A level certificate or its equivalent

 

FOUNDATION IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM

EXAMINATION BODY:     IATA
COURSE DURATION:       12 MONTHS
INTAKE:     JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to work in the travel and tourism industry and become an effective travel professional .provide advice on flight, accommodation, and tour products, and how to ensure safe travelers fulfill necessary travel requirements

This course will help you to understand how to take advantage of and seek out opportunities in the field of;

  • Travel agents
  • Airline fares desks
  • Airline ticket agents
  • Tours and travel agents

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The minimum age requirement for admission is 17 years
  • Minimum education qualification (O – LEVEL CERTIFICATE or its equivalent)

 

CARGO INTRODUCTORY COURSE(IATA)

EXAMINATION BODY:   IATA
COURSE DURATION:   12 MONTHS
INTAKE:   JANUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER

 The way professional freight forwarders conduct business around the world is constantly changing .change brings both opportunity and challenges. The management skills and the organizational expertise of a professional air cargo agent and increasingly in demand, hundreds of companies are eager and willing to work with air cargo agents for transporting their products to their customers and expect professionalism, creativity, and higher standards of services.

This course will help you to understand how to take advantage of and seek out opportunities in the field of freight forward.

 

AIRLINE CABIN CREW TRAINING

EXAMINATION BODY:     IATA
COURSE DURATION: 9 MONTHS
INATKE:   JAN, MAY, SEPTEMBER

 Working as a cabin crew for a major airline is an exciting and challenging experience.in addition to jetting off to exotic destinations, the job also requires a high degree of responsibility and specialization to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers in line with industry regulations.

The course is ideal for young professionals looking to get a head start in the profession, introducing the skills and responsibilities expected by the world’s leading airlines. Special emphasis is given to customer services and procedures for handling unusual situations during flight with the final module of the course giving useful tips for completing the recruitment process

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum age 17-27 years,
  • Minimum education qualification (A level and O )
  • A minimum height of 160CM FEMALE and 170CM MALE
  • Weight proportional to height, No disability

 

AIRLINE CUSTOMER SERVICES (IATA)

EXAMINATION BODY:   IATA
COURSE DURATION:   9 MONTHS
INATKE:    JAN, MAY, SEPTEMBER

QUALIFICATIONS: 
1. A minimum age requirement for admission is 17years-27years
2. Minimum education qualification O level certificate

THIS COURSE IS RECOMMENDED ;
Ticket office, reservations, check-in, traffic, operations baggage services, information desks staff cargo reservations, and receiving staff public relations and sales support personnel Flight attendant

Become the expert that sets you as
part of service excellence and customer loyalty within the airline industry .discover new trends in the service and loyalty programs; improve communication skills, contact strategies, and complaint management; explore cultural awareness issues and stress management techniques.
Drive outstanding customer service with the winning combination of knowledge, skills, and attitude.

 

IATA GDS FARES AND TICKETING COURSE (Amadeus)

EXAMINATION BODY:     IATA
COURSE DURATION:        6 MONTHS
INTAKE:     JAN, MAY, SEPTEMBER

QUALIFICATIONS:

  Minimum age 17years

KEY TOPICS:

  • Introduction to mileage-based airfares, analyzing itineraries, and retrieving from a GDS
  • Pricing one-way and circle trip practice exercise
  • Limitations on indirect travel, side trips, and surface sectors

COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Fares and ticketing agent
  • Travels agents
  • Airline ticketing agents
  • Call center agents

Explore and interpret global distribution systems fares (GDS) by use of mileage system pricing.

 

AVIATION SECURITY AWARENESS (IATA)

EXAMINATION BODY:   IATA
COURSE DURATION:       3 MONTHS
INTAKES:     JAN, MAY, SEPTEMBER

 

KEY TOPICS:

  • Current threats to the aviation industry
  • Aviation security regulations and the international organizations behind them
  • Airport access control for people and vehicles
  • Passenger, baggage, cargo, mail, and catering security basics
  • Common airport and in-flight security measures for responding to threats

This course is recommended for;

  • Entry-level security staff
  • Industry personnel working with passengers or cargo

Security is a concern for everyone in the industry, affecting virtually all areas of operation.

Whether you work with passengers, cargo, or at a security checkpoint, you need to have a role in keeping the industry safe.

This course introduces you to the security measures and regulations you need to know to work responsibly in the industry. It also provides examples of practices you can apply in your workplace to identify and prevent potential security threats

QUALIFICATION:

  • THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION IS 17
  • MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION O LEVEL CERTIFICATE