Aeropolitics Regulation and Liberalisation

Module Description

This module will provide participants with the regulatory knowledge necessary for the operation of international commercial air services starting from the traditional Chicago Convention regime, followed by the EU’s aviation acquis.

The interpretation and analysis of these regulations contribute substantially towards the planning of an airline’s route network. Insight will also be given to the liberalisation of air transport beyond the EU and to EU third country policy in this regard.  In particular reference will be made to the United States and to a number of Area Agreements.  It is through the understanding of how deregulation has been brought about, its effects and current developments that an airline may maximise on its route network planning.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following: 

• a Level 6 degree and 3 years’ work experience, 

OR  

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma, and 5 years’ work experience in a managerial role. 

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to air transport management, and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the air transport industry. 

Target Audience

This course is targeted at local market groups and their foreign counterparts: 

• Cockpit crew (pilots), primarily the Air Malta cohort and the Ryanair base crew;                                                                                                                                                    
• Malta International Airport staff;  
• MATS staff (air traffic controllers);                                                                                                 
• MRO staff (maintenance, repair and overhaul, including Lufthansa Technik, SR Technics and Medavia). 

Career Paths

The programme aims to prepare you for middle to senior-level posts in the air transport industry, such as: senior operations manager, sales manager, project manager, head of department and managing director of any air transport organisation, both in the private and public sector. 

How you’ll be assessed

The course comprises:  

• 6 lectures per module; 
• 3-hour lectures (evening); 
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.