Higher Diploma in International Aviation Management
Course Overview
The Higher Diploma in International Aviation Management is a UK Level 5+ articulation LSAAM programme delivered over 15 to 18 months on campus, online and by distance learning. It is built around articulating from supervisor to manager across international aviation regulation, commercial models and operations for UK-based aviation professionals, and is written to sit alongside the guidance published by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI).
By graduation you will be able to lead an international aviation team, prepare cross-border briefings for airline or airport senior leaders, and step into an international aviation manager role at a UK carrier, London airport or aviation consultancy.
Key Features
- Curriculum aligned with the guidance frameworks of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and IATA
- Written and delivered by former international aviation directors and policy leads
- Live case studies from full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and UK regional operators
- Reference to the standards of ACI, 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 Bachelor degrees in Aviation Professional and Integrated Studies
- Careers service coverage on CV, LinkedIn, interview and structured introductions to UK airline groups and London airports
What You Will Learn
- How international aviation is regulated at manager level
- How UK aviation policy sits inside the international framework
- How to lead cross-border projects inside an airline or airport group
- How international aviation commercial models work at manager level
- How international safety and security frameworks align
- How to lead cross-cultural aviation teams at manager level
- How to build international aviation briefings for senior teams
- How to present a cross-border business case at manager level
Who This Course Is For
- Airline or airport supervisors ready to articulate into an international manager role
- Applicants with 3+ years international transport or commercial experience
- Career changers from international policy, trade or logistics
- International applicants seeking a UK-referenced international aviation qualification
- Airline commercial coordinators moving into international manager roles
Career Pathways
- International Aviation Manager
- Aviation Policy Manager
- Airline International Commercial Manager
- Airport International Development Manager
- Aviation Consultant (international)
- Airline Regional Manager
- Aviation Programme Manager
The LSAAM careers service supports every Higher 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 Advanced Diploma or equivalent Level 5 aviation qualification
- Alternatively, 3+ years of supervisory airline or airport experience with a portfolio statement
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency for international applicants
- Two academic or professional references
- Interview with the LSAAM admissions team
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 international aviation directors, policy leads, regional airline managers 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 Higher Diploma in International Aviation Management
The Higher Diploma in International Aviation Management is your credible, London-referenced route into managing cross-border aviation coordination at manager level. Applications are open now for online, on-campus and distance-learning intakes and can be completed with a short portfolio statement. Complete your operational-to-managerial articulation with LSAAM and secure your place on the next Higher Diploma in International Aviation Management cohort. Enrol Now
