Airport Operational Management

Level: Postgraduate
Mode: Part-time
Duration: 1 year
Language: Polish

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About the studies

Studying Airport Operations Management is dedicated to people interested in these issues, especially those employed or seeking employment in positions related to airport management, airport operations management, or the maintenance or expansion of airport infrastructure.

The aim of the organisers of the studies is to create conditions that will allow participants to actively participate in the classes in an accessible form (lectures are enriched with multimedia presentations, emphasis on practical activities) and in a small group. In particular through the opportunity to work on practical examples or to hold discussions with the lecturer and other study participants. This is to be achieved by introducing a quota of places (35) and holding classes in small groups, during which specific practical problems and case studies can be consulted.

It is the intention of the organisers that each participant will feel that the educational effort made has really contributed to his or her knowledge and skills in airport operational management.

The premise of the study is to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in those issues related to airport operations management that require in-depth knowledge and familiarity with airport best practices. It is assumed that participants will implement the acquired knowledge and skills in their organisations, taking into account local factors.

The choice of study topics and individual modules results from discussions with practitioners in the sector and focuses on those issues that affect the efficiency and safety of airport operations.

The study programme takes into account the EASA recommendation that training for airport staff should be directed towards understanding the airport as a whole and the interrelationship between the various functions and activities at the airport.

Advantages

20 min flight with an instructor on an Airbus A320 simulator.

Complex knowledge of airport operational management.

The programme takes into account the recommendations of the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on training for airport staff.

Workshop activities in small groups.

Flexible payment system.

Planned practical workshops at the airport,

Lecturers are practitioners, experienced specialists in airport operations management.

The only study programme of its kind in Poland (first edition).

Literature on the aviation sector (available in the University Library).

IATA certificate ‘Overview of the Air Transportation System’ (for those who enrol by the end of June)*

IATA Certificate

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) training certificate opens up new career opportunities.
IATA certificates are globally recognised.
The ‘Overview of the Air Transportation System’ course provides an introduction to the air transportation system and points out the dependencies between its components and the need for cooperation between: airlines, airports, civil aviation authorities and air navigation services.

Program

Module I. Airport management standards

Airport management system
Airport Operation Plan, from design to implementation
ICAO TAM (Total Airport Management) - comprehensive operational
Management of the airport
Airport Safety Management System
Airport compliance monitoring system
Practical workshops (airport study visit preferred)

Module II. Airport business environment

Air traffic forecasts
Airport capacity
Airport infrastructure development planning
Cooperation with the air carrier
Cooperation with handling agents
Cooperation with air navigation services
Apron Management Service (AMS) from concept to implementation
ICT systems at the airport, integration and security

Module III. Airport regulatory environment

Legal environment of airports (EASA regulations, national law)
Legal considerations for an airport master plan
Impact of EU climate policy (Green Deal) on airport operations
Cyber-security regulation in airport operations

Module IV. Security of airport operations

Safety and organisation of construction work in the movement field
Use of unmanned aircraft in the airport vicinity
Detection systems for unmanned aircraft at airports.
Emergency situations - emergency action plan in practice
Challenges of protection against acts of unlawful interference
Organisation of ‘special events’ (using EURO2012 as an example)
Other security issues (e.g. wildlife management, airport data)

Module V. Diploma course ending with a diploma exam

Who are the studies addressed to?

The studies are addressed to:

airport and airfield employees, in particular those involved in airport management, airport operations management or maintenance/development of airport infrastructure,
personnel involved in operations in aviation companies and institutions other than airports: air carriers, handling agents, air navigation service providers, aviation surveillance,
other persons with an interest in airport operations management (e.g. employees of companies providing services to airports).

Testimonials

A word from a faculty member

It’s my personal pleasure to welcome you to the Aviation Management Program.

Five years ago, Lazarski University decided to start offering specialized education in Aviation. Therefore, the University leadership has launched Lazarski Aviation Academy: a specialized division aiming at offering access to the best professor and the best industry knowledge. Thanks to that decision Lazarski University has become a European reference especially in Aviation Law but also in pilot’s training. It has managed to attract not only teachers but also aviation practitioners and of course aviation enthousiast, sharing their experience while being active managers and teachers at the same time.

Today building on that success we decided to add a full Master of Arts in Aviation Management Program as part of Lazarski Aviation Academy. This great Program will have it first launching edition in 2024 and we are all very keen warmly invite you to join the Master of Arts Aviation Management Program and become part of its success!

Sebastian Mikosz
Aviation Management Program Director

The Aviation Management specialization was created thanks to the cooperation of the Lazarski Aviation Academy with partners such as IATA, LOT Polish Airlines and PGL. During a two-year program, students take classes at Lazarski University in Warsaw, online and practical workshops with IATA experts in Geneva. They can also use our flight simulator free of charge and at any time and integrate during the many events that we organize for them, as well as have the opportunity to fly with an instructor on certified simulators. After graduation, the graduates of the Airline Management program will receive the Lazarski University diploma and the IATA certificate – the most recognizable document in the world that confirms their competence to work in the air transport market.

PhD Anna Konert
Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy,
Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Students and alumni feedback

I have always been interested in aviation, and my dream has always been to become a pilot. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I was unable to fulfill it, but my fascination with this subject remained. For this reason, I decided to study “Air Traffic Administration”. Specialization subjects provide a wide range of knowledge about aviation and are conducted in a variety of forms, which makes them more interesting. In addition, there are also meetings and talks with representatives of institutions related to aviation, where you can learn a lot of practical information, and this is what makes the studies interesting and gives many opportunities for development.

Krystian Stasiewicz
Student of Air Traffic Administration

Students and alumni feedback

I have always been interested in aviation, and my dream has always been to become a pilot. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I was unable to fulfill it, but my fascination with this subject remained. For this reason, I decided to study "Air Traffic Administration". Specialization subjects provide a wide range of knowledge about aviation and are conducted in a variety of forms, which makes them more interesting. In addition, there are also meetings and talks with representatives of institutions related to aviation, where you can learn a lot of practical information, and this is what makes the studies interesting and gives many opportunities for development.

Krystian Stasiewicz

student of Air Traffic Administration

I have always been interested in aviation, and my dream has always been to become a pilot. Unfortunately, for various reasons, I was unable to fulfill it, but my fascination with this subject remained. For this reason, I decided to study "Air Traffic Administration". Specialization subjects provide a wide range of knowledge about aviation and are conducted in a variety of forms, which makes them more interesting. In addition, there are also meetings and talks with representatives of institutions related to aviation, where you can learn a lot of practical information, and this is what makes the studies interesting and gives many opportunities for development.

Krystian Stasiewicz

student of Air Traffic Administration

Kadra

PhD
Piotr Kasprzyk

Programme manager

Legal advisor, pilot, director of the Airport Component at the Central Communications Port

PhD
Piotr Czech

Deputy programme manager

Doctor of Political Science and graduate of the Faculty of Transport at the Warsaw University of Technology with a specialisation in air transport traffic control.

Michał Witkowski

Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Port Director at PPL S.A.

Dominika Marzec

Transport Engineer specialising in Air Navigation, Compliance Manager of Warsaw Chopin Airport and Zielona Góra-Babimost Airport

Wojciech Ociesa

Pilot, airport infrastructure planner at CPK in the Strategy and Planning Office

Piotr Czuban

Captain – pilot of business aircraft (premium class)

Marcin Ciupa

Chief Operating Officer Wrocław Airport

Jarosław Kowalski

Experienced IT manager and systems architect with over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing IT ecosystems and managing IT organisations.

Piotr Schielmann

For more than 20 years he has worked for leading aviation consulting companies on airport development strategy and new technologies in aviation.

Marcin Trybus

Director of the Operations Division of the John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Ltd.

Sebastian Mikosz

Dyrektor Programu Aviation Management

Dominik Wąż

lawyer, communication pilot

Director of Lazarski Aviation Academy, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration

Anna Konert

PhD

Military pilot, former CEO of Eurolot Airlines, expert in the aviation industry

Tomasz Balcerzak

PhD

International law specialist, editor of the portal “International Observer”

Mateusz Osiecki

PhD

Advocate, expert in European and international aviation law

Ewa Jasiuk

PhD

Chief Compliance Officer at PLL “Lot”, Director of the Compliance Department at the Polish Aviation Group

Agnieszka Kunert-Diallo

PhD

Legal counsel at the Civil Aviation Authority

Katarzyna Łuczak

PhD

Legal advisor specializing in aviation and tourism law

Anna Burchacińska-Mańko

Legal advisor specializing in aviation and tourism law

Krystyna Marut

Legal advisor specializing in aviation and tourism law

Edyta Michalak

Lawyer, communication pilot

Dominik Wąż

Tuition

Tuition fees for the academic year 2024/2025

	Tuition fee	2 instalments	4 instalments
Airport Operational Management	7 900 zł	8 100 zł	8 300 zł

enrolment fee of PLN 200
10% discount for enrollment up to 30 June and fulfilling the recruitment requirements*
20% discount for graduates of Lazarski University**.

*price is valid until 30.11.2024.
**discounts cannot be combined with other discounts

Payment terms

One-time payment

Tuition fee is paid as a one-off payment in full 7 days before the start of classes.

Payment by instalments

Tuition fee payment terms in two instalments

I instalment – 7 days before commencement of classes
II instalment – by 1 February 2025.

Tuition fee payment deadlines in four instalments

I instalment – 7 days before commencement of classes
II instalment by 15 December 2024
III instalment by 1 February 2025
IV instalment by 1 April 2025.

Payment for studies is made to the individual account number provided in the IRK process.

If you are interested in receiving an invoice, please contact the finance department, e-mail: kwestura@lazarski.edu.pl.

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Admission

Check out how to apply.

Fill out the online application form.

Gather required documents.

Pay 17€ enrolment fee.*

University’s bank account:

Payments in EUR:
Santander Bank Polska SA
Aleja Jana Pawła II 17, 00-854 Warszawa.
PL83 1910 1048 2209 0006 3981 0002
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Lazarski University graduates are exempt from the enrolment fee.
* The enrollment fee is non-refundable. It is refunded in full only if the given major is not run in the given academic year.