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What is the Aviation Management Department? Why Should I Study in this Field?

As a result of the legal regulations of Turkey that have been applied since 2003 and the infrastructure and fleet investments made in the Civil Aviation Sector ever since, the Sector has witnessed a period of a rapid growth after a long period of stagnancy. Civil aviation has become a locomotive sector, contributing directly to the country's economy and having a catalyzing effect on other sectors. Personnel equipped to meet the workforce needs of the civil aviation sector, which is witnessing rapid growth in Turkey and around the world, and with professional qualifications that satisfy the national and international aviation authorities are essential in ensuring the sustainability of the sector. The Aviation Management Department strives to train the highly qualified employees that are needed by the sector.

Why Should I Study Aviation Management at Cappadocia University?

Cappadocia University is the only higher education institution authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in all aviation fields, and provides training through instructors with experience in the aviation sector who are experts in their respective fields. Cappadocia University operates and provides training in many areas of aviation, from balloon pilot training to aircraft maintenance, and from slot services to cabin crew training. The curriculum of the Aviation Management Department includes courses on the deep knowledge and commercial side of the global aviation sector, as well as core business management courses. The department aims to raise individuals with professional and individual qualifications that will enable them to work anywhere in the world, that have a high proficiency in the English language and that can use their initiative to resolve the current air transportation problems.

What do Graduates of the Aviation Management Department Do? What are the Job Opportunities?

Graduates of the Aviation Management Department can be employed in national and international airlines and airports, and in airport ground services, catering and cargo businesses, along with travel agencies and other aviation organizations. They can also work in aviation safety and security, airline marketing, fleet planning, tariff planning, airline and airport finance, aviation leasing and ground management activities, as well as direct operational management and planning.