Elevating Aviation Management

Lead confidently in the aviation industry by mastering skills to understand aviation interdependencies, systems thinking, managing complexity, safety culture versus safety climate, and driving operational excellence. Transform your leadership approach to meet the industry’s unique demands.

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Course overview

Certification

Henley Business School Certificate of Completion

Programme fee

R14,999 (Including VAT)

Duration

3 days

Delivery mode

Face-to-face or online

Faculty

Laurence Graham

Location

Henley Africa Campus, 1 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg

What to expect

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What if you could make critical decisions under pressure while ensuring the highest safety standards? How prepared are you to navigate the complexities of aviation with a clear strategy? Over three immersive days, this short course offers insights into the leadership demands of the aviation sector. You’ll learn about adaptive systems thinking, crisis management, and regulatory compliance, building the skills to foster resilience, accountability, and performance in your organisation.

Through case studies, simulations, and expert-led discussions, we’ll equip you to lead effectively in this high-stakes environment, setting a foundation for long-term success in aviation leadership.

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What you will gain

Foundational knowledge

An expanded understanding of the various aviation entities and their interdependencies

Strategic decision-making abilities

The capacity to make informed, effective decisions in high-stakes and high-pressure scenarios

Safety-centric leadership

Techniques for fostering a culture of safety and accountability

Regulatory mastery

Confidence in navigating and complying with complex aviation regulations

Crisis response skills

The resilience and agility needed to manage crises and emergencies effectively

Is this course for me?

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Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

Supervisors and leaders in air transport, airports, ground operations, or regulatory bodies
Mid-level managers seeking to advance within the aviation industry
Professionals transitioning into aviation, such as technical specialists or those from other industries
Aviation entrepreneurs or consultants looking to deepen their strategic and operational knowledge

Programme modules

Module 1

Orientation to Aviation Leadership

Module 2

Critical Adaptive Systems Thinking (CAST)

Module 3

Aviation Industry Dynamics

Module 4

Team Resource Management

Module 5

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making in HROs

Module 6

The Role of Leadership in Organisational Failures

Module 7

Operational Excellence in the VUCA 2.0 Environment

Module 8

Situational Awareness and Risk Management

Module 9

Regulatory Compliance and Crisis Management

Module 10

Strategic Leadership in Aviation

Module 11

The Normalisation of Deviance

Module 12

Threat and Error Management

Why choose Henley

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Take a short course not a short cut

Take a short course not a short cut

Take a short course not a short cut

Take a short course not a short cut

Elevating Aviation Management

Course overview

What to expect

Insights into the leadership demands of the aviation sector

What you will gain

Is this course for me?

Who should attend

Download brochure

Programme modules

Orientation to Aviation Leadership

Critical Adaptive Systems Thinking (CAST)

Aviation Industry Dynamics

Team Resource Management

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making in HROs

The Role of Leadership in Organisational Failures

Operational Excellence in the VUCA 2.0 Environment

Situational Awareness and Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance and Crisis Management

Strategic Leadership in Aviation

The Normalisation of Deviance

Threat and Error Management

The power is yours with a Henley certificate

Why choose Henley

We are proud to be the first quadruple-accredited international business school in Africa