How long is the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems?

The Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems runs across a 12 to 15-month study window, with flexible pacing built in so applicants can complete the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems around shift work, family or existing career commitments.

Is the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems recognised internationally?

The Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems is aligned with the guidance frameworks of RAeS, CAA and IATA, giving international applicants a credible, London-issued qualification. The Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems is designed for coordinators working across UK and international aviation environments.

What are the entry requirements for the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems?

Applicants to the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems need a completed LSAAM Diploma or equivalent Level 4 aviation qualification, together with the English proficiency and reference expectations set out on the LSAAM admissions page for the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems.

Adv Dip in Aviation Technology Systems | LSAAM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems is a UK Level 5-equivalent LSAAM programme delivered over 12 to 15 months on campus, online and by distance learning. It is built around leading the deployment, use and improvement of technology systems across UK airlines, airports and ground handling providers, and is written to sit alongside the guidance published by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

By graduation you will be able to lead a technology deployment project inside an airline or airport, coordinate system change across operational teams, and step into an aviation technology coordinator role at a UK carrier, London airport or ground handling provider.

Key Features

Curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the CAA
Written and delivered by former airline systems change managers and airport IT leads
Live case studies from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and UK regional operators
Reference to the standards of IATA, ICAO and CILT UK where credible to the subject
Flexible online, on-campus and distance-learning routes to fit working professionals and international students
Structured articulation into the LSAAM Higher Diploma in Aviation Management and Operations
Careers service coverage on CV, LinkedIn, interview and structured introductions to UK airline groups and London airports

What You Will Learn

How airline and airport technology stacks are structured
How to lead a technology deployment inside an operational environment
How change management is handled across shift teams
How airline and airport data flows are governed under CAA guidance
How to coordinate cyber, resilience and business continuity with IT
How to lead technology briefings for airline and airport duty teams
How to build simple business cases for aviation technology investments
How to work with providers under airline and airport contracts

Who This Course Is For

Airline or airport supervisors moving into technology coordination
IT and systems professionals moving into aviation
Career changers with 2+ years relevant technology or operations experience
International applicants seeking a UK-referenced aviation technology qualification
Ground handling systems coordinators moving into a formal technology role

Career Pathways

Aviation Technology Coordinator
Airline Systems Change Manager
Airport Technology Deployment Manager
Airline Digital Transformation Coordinator
Airport Digital Operations Manager
Airline Data Governance Coordinator
Airline Business Continuity Coordinator

The LSAAM careers service supports every Advanced Diploma student with CV coaching, LinkedIn optimisation, mock interviews and structured introductions to UK airline groups, London airports, ground handling providers and international aviation employers.

Entry Requirements

A completed LSAAM Diploma or equivalent Level 4 aviation qualification
Alternatively, 2+ years of relevant airline, airport, cabin crew, ground handling or aviation-services experience with a strong statement of purpose
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
Two academic or professional references
Access to a computer and reliable internet for online delivery

Why Study at LSAAM

LSAAM is the London School of Aviation and Airport Management, a specialist division of Harold International College of London focused entirely on the operational, commercial and strategic disciplines that run modern airlines and airports. Every LSAAM programme is aligned with recognised UK and international aviation bodies including the Royal Aeronautical Society, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, IATA and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, so graduates step into the sector with credible, industry-referenced study behind them.

Our tutors are former airline systems change managers, airport IT leads, ground handling technology coordinators and commercial aviation professionals, and delivery is available on campus, online and by distance learning to fit working professionals and international students on any timezone.

Apply for Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems

The Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems is your credible, London-referenced route into leading technology deployment across UK airline and airport environments. Applications are open now for online, on-campus and distance-learning intakes and can be completed with a short statement of purpose. Progress into supervisory and strategic aviation practice and secure your place on the next Advanced Diploma in Aviation Technology Systems cohort. Enrol Now