What are the Career Opportunities for an MSc Aviation Management Graduate?

Career Opportunities for an MSc Aviation Management Graduate
02 Dec 2022

The MSc in Aviation Management is an innovative master’s programme that focuses on e-commerce and e-strategies for managing in the world of aviation.

This programme will develop critical and practical skills applied in the field of aviation management.

You will be equipped for management and leadership within the aviation sector, which ranges from operational management, strategic overview and planning, regulations and compliance and financial management.

Building a strong network of connections is essential as you advance your career to the senior level.

Portobello Institute has an established network of connections, and we offer our students the opportunity to engage with those connections through live and online events run annually.

You’ll have the opportunity to visit major international airlines, airports, and commercial aircraft manufacturers.

Our partnership with London Metropolitan University, one of the leading universities in aviation studies, gives our students the opportunity to visit a number of leading aviation companies, such as Boeing and Bombardier.

Owing to established links with the industry, we often welcome visiting lecturers from airlines, airports, maintenance organisations, consultancy organisations and aircraft manufacturers.

You’ll be encouraged to obtainRoyal Aeronautical Society membership and engage with the Society’s regular lectures and events throughout your studies.

We also have links with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), which is a professionally focused partner for the aviation sector. Membership in CILT will be strongly encouraged.

The areas of aviation management you could work in include:

  • Passenger handling management
  • Airline Operations management – under wing
  • Air cargo management
  • Airline sales management
  • Airline marketing management
  • Revenue management
  • Engineering management
  • Cabin crew management
  • Flight deck management

The specialist areas of aviation you could work in include:

  • Airline finance and procurement
  • Airline strategy
  • Airline branding
  • Airline IT support
  • Airline Corporate Legal services
  • Airline procurement

If this course sounds like it is something of interest to you, you can find out more about our MSc Aviation Management, you can get in touch with us.

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If you are interested in choosing the course for the career you want, you can book a consultation call with our expert Travel & Tourism advisor Brandon McLean here, email brandon.mclean@portobelloinstitute.com or call 01 892 0035.

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