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Elevating Aviation Management

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

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What to expect


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. 

Certification

Henley Business School
Certificate of Completion

Faculty

Laurence Graham

Next Intake

25-27 March 2025

Delivery Method

Face-to-face

Duration

3 Days

Price

R 14 999 - including VAT

Location

Henley Africa Campus, 1 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg, 2191

Is this course for you? 

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.

Join Us!

What you will gain


Foundational knowledge

An expanded understanding of the various aviation entities and their interdependencies

Strategic decision-making abilities

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

Safety-centric leadership

Learn techniques for fostering a culture of safety and accountability

Regulatory mastery

Gain confidence in navigating and complying with complex aviation regulations

Crisis response skills

Build resilience and agility to manage crises and emergencies effectively

Learning Modules

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Module 1

Orientation to Aviation Leadership



 

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Module 2

Critical Adaptive Systems Thinking
(CAST)


 

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Module 3

Aviation Industry Dynamics

 

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Module 4

Team Resource Management

 

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Module 5

Problem-solving and Decision-making in HROs

 

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Module 6

The Role of Leadership in Organisational Failures
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Module 7

Operational Excellence in the VUCA 2.0 Environment
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Module 8

Situational Awareness and Risk Management
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Module 9

Regulatory Compliance and Crisis Management
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Module 10

Strategic Leadership in Aviation
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Module 11

The Normalisation of Deviance
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Module 12

Threat and Error Management

The power is
yours with a
Henley Certificate

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