AIRPORT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
People • Process • Performance
Modern airports are high-stakes, multi-billion-dollar hubs where operational precision directly impacts safety, profitability, and passenger satisfaction. A single delay on the apron can ripple into a global scheduling crisis, while poor landside design can stifle commercial growth.
Airport Management and Operations delivers a hands-on, end-to-end framework for running efficient, safe, and profitable airport facilities. Designed specifically for ambitious aviation professionals, this course bridges daily tactical management—such as 45-minute turnaround coordination and airside safety protocols—with long-term strategic growth like non-aeronautical revenue generation and aerotropolis development.
Why Take GAME-101?
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End-to-End Operational Insight: Master both landside passenger flows and airside runway operations under international standards.
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Revenue Maximization Strategy: Learn how modern airports build non-aeronautical revenue models, from duty-free retail to full Aerotropolis concepts.
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Real-World Problem Solving: Test your skills in a high-stakes group simulation resolving a major terminal delay cascade.
Key Focus Area
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this 4-week executive module, you will be able to:
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Navigate Airport Architecture: Analyze landside, terminal, and airside functional areas to eliminate bottlenecks.
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Mitigate Airside Risk: Identify and manage runway safety risks, FOD sweeps, wildlife hazards, and apron safety protocols aligned with ICAO Annex 14.
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Optimize Aircraft Turnarounds: Coordinate multi-stakeholder processes (GSE, ground handlers, airlines) within a 45-minute turnaround window.
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Unlock Non-Aeronautical Revenue: Evaluate commercial revenue models including retail, concessions, and airport city developments.
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Manage Disruption & Crisis: Build and execute an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) to maintain continuity during major operational failures.
INSTRUCTORSnstructors
Dr. Wali Mughni
PhD, FRAeS, SBt
Dr. Wali Mughni is an accomplished aviation leader and educator with decades of experience spanning strategic management, education, and operational excellence. As Chairman and CEO of the Aviation Institute of Management, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation through mentorship, education, and global collaborations, including partnerships with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. A former fighter pilot and holder of an MBA and Ph.D. in Aviation Management, Dr. Mughni brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to advancing the aviation industry.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
Ambitious Fresh Graduates: High-potential graduates seeking an immediate operational edge in global aviation.
Airport & Airline Staff: Entry Level and Mid-level operators aiming for supervisory or managerial advancement.
Ground Handling & Logistics Managers: Professionals coordinating turnaround, GSE, and apron operations.
Industry Enthusiasts: Looking to Switch Career
CAREER
Single Module Fee (GAME-101): 20,000 PKR
Executive Savings: Planning to earn the full Executive Certificate? Enroll in the complete 1-Year GAME Program (12 modules) for 200,000 PKR and save 40,000 PKR.
