About the Program
The Civil Aviation Management Program is an associate degree program that aims to train qualified mid-level personnel who can take part in managerial and operational processes required by the rapidly developing aviation sector.
Mission
The mission of the Civil Aviation Management Program is to contribute qualified human resources to the aviation industry by training innovative and solution-oriented professionals who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies in civil aviation; can effectively use technologies suitable for modern requirements; and are well-versed in sectoral regulations and international standards.
Vision
The vision of the program is to become a preferred and exemplary educational program in the aviation industry by training individuals who can adapt to the development of the global aviation sector, follow technological innovations, adopt lifelong learning, and are equipped with contemporary knowledge and skills.
Objectives
The primary objective of the Civil Aviation Management Program is to train qualified mid-level personnel who are competent in management, organization, and business administration—capable of working both nationally and internationally in response to the needs of the aviation industry.
- To train individuals who can take part in planning, organization, and management processes in fields such as airline transportation, airport management, and ground services.
- To produce professionals well-versed in aviation regulations, international rules (ICAO, IATA, etc.), and safety procedures.
- To train individuals who possess technological knowledge, communication skills, and foreign language proficiency suitable for the dynamic nature of the aviation industry.
Goal
The main goal of the Civil Aviation Management Program is to train responsible individuals with strong communication skills, ethical values, and the knowledge and abilities required by the aviation sector.
The program aims to teach students civil aviation regulations, national and international aviation rules, and provide theoretical and practical knowledge about airport and airline management.
It also focuses on developing key industry competencies such as foreign language proficiency, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and service orientation.
Additionally, the program encourages graduates to be employed effectively in both the public and private sectors and to continue their academic careers by transferring to undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Who Can Apply?
Individuals who:
- Are interested in the aviation industry,
- Wish to work in planning, organization, and management,
- Have strong communication skills,
- Are team-oriented,
- Can adapt to intense and dynamic work environments,
- Are willing to learn a foreign language,
- Are disciplined and responsible,
may apply to this program.
In addition, young people aiming for a career in civil aviation are encouraged to choose this program, as it increases their employment opportunities in various areas such as airlines, airport management, and ground handling services.
Undergraduate Programs Available for Vertical Transfer (DGS)
Graduates of the Civil Aviation Management Program can transfer to the following undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS):
- Aviation Management
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Logistics
- Logistics Management
- Travel Management
- Travel Management and Tourism Guidance
- Technology and Information Management
- Transportation and Logistics
- Transportation and Logistics Management
- Tourism Management
Clubs
- Aviation Club
After Graduation
Graduates of the Civil Aviation Management Program have a wide range of employment opportunities in various fields of the aviation industry.
They can work in airlines, airport management companies, ground handling firms, cargo and logistics companies, travel agencies, or the tourism sector.
They may take on roles in areas such as passenger services, flight operations, ground services management, reservation and ticketing, or cargo transportation.