Civil Aviation Management

General Information

The Civil Air Transportation Management Department is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and competencies required for leadership and management positions in the rapidly growing and developing aviation sector. This program aims to train professionals who have the capacity to deeply understand, analyze and manage the complex structure and operations of the aviation industry. The program curriculum covers the challenges and opportunities faced by the aviation industry at both national and international levels. The program has an internship requirement. This allows students to apply the theoretical knowledge they learn in class in real-world scenarios. The courses offered in the aviation management program generally include the following topics:

Aviation Fundamentals, Airport Management, Airline Operations Management, Aviation Safety Management and Security, Aviation Regulations and Policies, Aviation Economics and Finance, Customer Service and Passenger Relations and Human Resources Management.

Job Opportunities

The career opportunities for graduates of the Civil Air Transportation Management Department are quite diverse due to the broad scope of the aviation industry. Working in this industry requires a global perspective and the ability to adapt to the ever-changing technological and regulatory environment. Some of the career areas and roles that our graduates may consider are:

Airport Management and Operations, Airline Management, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Safety and Security, Customer Relations and Services, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Project Management and Consulting, and Flight Operations and Maintenance.

Academic Staff

Title Name SurnameDutyE-mail Address
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Nalan Gelirli Head of Department[email protected] 
Öğr. Gör. Taptıg İmanovLecturer[email protected] 
Öğr. Gör. Burcu Aksu Lecturer[email protected]