AVIATION · 6-MONTH DIPLOMA
Diploma in Airport Management in Kochi
The Diploma in Airport Management is a 6-month course at Futurewings Academy, Kochi, that prepares Plus Two students and graduates for ground jobs at airports and airlines. It covers airport operations, aviation geography, airfares, ticketing and ground handling, with CRS and aviation software training, airport industrial visits, personality development and placement assistance.
6 monthsPlus Two (12th), any streamClassroom · Ernakulam South, KochiFees from ₹64,900 incl. GSTPlacement assistance
Diploma in Airport Management at a glance
This is our fastest route into an airport job. In six months you learn how an airport runs, how airlines sell and issue tickets, and how passengers and baggage are handled from check-in to boarding, then practise it on the software airlines use and see it in action on airport industrial visits.
The diploma is open to Plus Two students from any stream, with no entrance exam. It is taught by IATA-trained faculty at our Ernakulam South campus and ends with placement assistance aimed at airports, airlines and ground-handling companies.
| Course | Diploma in Airport Management |
| Level | 6-month diploma |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Eligibility | Plus Two (12th), any stream |
| Mode & campus | Classroom training with industrial visits, at Futurewings Academy, CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016 |
| Next batch | Contact us for the next start date. Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed). |
| Fees | ₹64,900 to ₹96,760 incl. 18% GST, depending on the certification package; easy EMI available |
| Certification | RSDCA / NSDC / SDCC certification packages; programmes associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council |
| Admission | Merit-based, no entrance exam: free counselling, short interview, confirm your seat |
| Placement assistance | CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals |
Who should join
- Plus Two students who want an airport or airline job without waiting three years for a degree
- Graduates who want a short, practical aviation qualification
- Students targeting ground staff, check-in, boarding, ticketing or customer-service roles
- Working people who want to switch to aviation quickly
What the course includes
- CRS and aviation software training
- Airport industrial visits
- Industry expert sessions
- Personality development
- Placement assistance for airports, airlines and ground handling
What you’ll learn in the Diploma in Airport Management
The modules below expand the course outline published by Futurewings Academy. Your counsellor can share the detailed module plan and timetable for the current batch.
Airport operations & departments
How an airport works, department by department.
- Terminal, airside and landside operations
- Airport authorities, airlines and ground handlers
- Safety and security basics
Aviation geography
The knowledge behind every booking and announcement.
- Airport codes and airline codes
- Time zones and flight timings
- Major routes and hubs
Airfares & ticketing
Hands-on work on computer reservation systems (CRS).
- Fare rules and fare construction
- Creating and changing bookings
- Ticket issuance
Ground handling & passenger services
The procedures of a ground staff job.
- Check-in and boarding
- Baggage handling and special assistance
- Delays, cancellations and irregular operations
Aviation software
Practice on the systems used at the counter and the gate.
- Reservation systems (CRS)
- Airport and airline systems
- Passenger data and documentation
Personality development & communication
What recruiters assess in the first five minutes.
- Grooming and professional etiquette
- Spoken English and announcements
- Mock interviews and CV preparation
How you’ll train at Futurewings
Every course mixes classroom teaching with the practice, exposure and coaching that employers expect, taught by IATA-trained faculty at our Ernakulam South campus.
Industry software
Hands-on practice on reservation systems (CRS) and the airport and airline systems used on the job, taught by IATA-trained faculty.
Industrial visits
Visits to airports, travel companies and hotels so you see real operations before your first interview.
Expert sessions
Live sessions and industry talks by airline, travel and hospitality professionals.
Communication & grooming
Personality development, spoken-English and interview practice, with foreign-language classes in the diploma programmes.
Placement assistance for this course includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals. See Placements for where our students aim to work.
Careers after the Diploma in Airport Management
Airports, airlines and ground-handling companies recruit freshers for check-in, boarding, baggage services and customer service, and these roles are the usual first step into the industry. Our placement assistance prepares you for their interviews and refers you to employers; read our guides on airport salaries and jobs at Cochin airport below for what to expect.
Roles you can apply for
Airport ground staffCheck-in and boarding agentGround handling agentAirline customer service executiveTicketing and reservations executive
Typical employers: airlines, airports and ground-handling companies, travel agencies and tour operators, and hotels and resorts. Our placement assistance helps you prepare and refers you to recruiters; selection is always the employer’s decision.
Related reading
- Airport Ground Staff Salary in India (2026): Freshers to Supervisors
- Jobs at Cochin Airport for Freshers: Roles, Employers and How to Apply
- Top 5 High-Salary Airport Jobs in Kerala After Plus Two
- From Check-in to Takeoff: A Day in the Life of Airport Staff
- എയർപോർട്ട് മാനേജ്മെന്റ് കോഴ്സ് കൊച്ചി (Malayalam guide)
Fees, EMI and admission
Fees & EMI
Fees for this course range from ₹64,900 to ₹96,760, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. Easy EMI options are available.
Each course is offered in certification packages: RSDCA (Regional Skill Development and Certification Authority), NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and SDCC (Skill Development Council Canada), singly or combined. Futurewings programmes are associated with Skill India, NCVET/NSDC and the Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council. Your counsellor will explain which package suits your goals.
How to join: 4 steps
No entrance exam · merit-based admission
- Enquire. Call, WhatsApp or send the form on this page. We reply within 2 working hours.
- Free counselling. A counsellor checks your qualification and goals and confirms this is the right course for you.
- Short interview. A friendly conversation about your communication skills and interests. There is no entrance exam.
- Confirm your seat. Choose your certification package and EMI plan, submit your documents and join the next batch.
Parents and students are welcome to book a free campus visit or join the free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST, on Google Meet (English and Malayalam).
Diploma in Airport Management: FAQs
Quick answers to what students and parents ask us most about this course.
Who can join the Diploma in Airport Management?
Plus Two (12th) pass in any stream: science, commerce, humanities or vocational. Graduates and working professionals are welcome too. There is no entrance exam; admission is merit-based after a free counselling session and a short interview.
How long is the Diploma in Airport Management, and where are classes held?
The course runs for 6 months. Classes are held at our campus in Ernakulam South, Kochi (CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge), and include industrial visits. Contact us for the next batch start date; our office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed).
What does the Diploma in Airport Management cost?
Fees for this course range from ₹64,900 to ₹96,760, including 18% GST, depending on the certification package you choose. Easy EMI options are available. See Admissions & EMI for how payments work, or WhatsApp us for the exact fee of your package.
Is there an entrance exam for admission?
No. Admission is merit-based with no entrance exam. After a free counselling session there is a short, friendly interview about your communication skills and interests, and then you confirm your seat.
Is a 6-month diploma enough to get an airport job?
The diploma is built around the entry-level roles that airports, airlines and ground-handling companies hire freshers for: check-in, boarding, baggage services and customer service. You get the procedures, the software practice, the grooming and the interview preparation those jobs test, plus placement assistance. Selection is still the employer's decision, so we do not promise a job.
What is the difference between this diploma and a BBA in Aviation?
This is a 6-month, job-focused diploma; a BBA is a 3-year degree. Futurewings awards diplomas and certificates, not degrees. Many students take this diploma after Plus Two to start working early, or alongside a distance degree.
Is there a Malayalam guide to this course?
Yes. Read എയർപോർട്ട് മാനേജ്മെന്റ് കോഴ്സ് കൊച്ചി for fees, duration, eligibility and job prospects in Malayalam, or visit our Malayalam FAQ page.
What jobs can I apply for after the Diploma in Airport Management?
Our placement assistance prepares you for roles such as airport ground staff, check-in and boarding agent, ground handling agent, airline customer service executive and ticketing and reservations executive, with airlines, airports and ground-handling companies, travel agencies and tour operators, and hotels and resorts. Placement assistance includes CV preparation, mock interviews, grooming and personality development, industry talks, industrial visits and employer referrals.
Can my parents and I ask questions before joining?
Yes. Book a free counselling session or campus visit, or join our free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM IST on Google Meet, held in English and Malayalam for students and parents.
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Enquire about the Diploma in Airport Management
Tell us your qualification and goals. We reply within 2 working hours with the next batch date, your fee package and EMI options.
- Free career counselling, in person or on WhatsApp
- No entrance exam
- Campus visits welcome for students and parents
- Free Industry Awareness Webinar every Friday, 4 PM IST
Futurewings Academy for Professional Training and Placements
CA Buildings, Ramankutty Achan Road, near South Railway Bridge, Ernakulam South, Kochi 682016
+91 82813 20702 · info@futurewingsacademy.com
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Sunday closed)
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