Diploma in Airport Operations
An airport runs on precise, safety-critical coordination — from the ramp to the terminal. This diploma prepares you to keep aircraft, passengers and cargo moving safely and on time, covering ground handling, ramp safety, passenger services and airport management to IATA-aligned standards.
Keep the airport moving
Airports and ground-handling companies employ large operations teams. This diploma is your entry into a fast-paced, front-line aviation career.
Ramp & Ground Handling
Aircraft turnaround, load control, baggage and ramp-safety coordination.
Passenger Services
Check-in, boarding, special assistance and terminal operations.
Airport Operations & Duty Management
Progress toward operations supervision and airport duty-management roles.
Curriculum & core topics
The programme covers the operational disciplines of a modern airport, including:
- Airport Layout, Airside & Landside Operations
- Ground Handling & Aircraft Turnaround
- Ramp Safety & Load Control
- Passenger & Baggage Services
- Aviation Security (AVSEC) & Safety Management
- Dangerous Goods Awareness
- Customer Service & Communication
- Airport Management & Regulations
Full unit list available from the department.
Who can apply draft — confirm cut-offs
- KCSE certificate (mean grade to be confirmed)
- Good English and customer-service aptitude
- Able to work in a shift-based, physical environment
- International applicants welcome
Exact entry grades to be confirmed by the admissions office.
Industry-aligned training
Ready for the ramp and the terminal
KAC's airport operations training follows IATA ground-operations standards and is delivered under TVETA — with practical exposure through KAC's location at Wilson Airport, one of the busiest airports in the region.
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Launch your airport career
Applications for the September 2026 intake are open at Kenya Aeronautical College, Wilson Airport, Nairobi.