Passenger Ground Services

Duration : 45-hour partner-taught or self-study course

Passenger Ground Services

Target Group

Learn what it takes to work at one of the airline’s industry most visible airport position and obtain the skills you need to provide assistance and related passenger services at the check-in, gate and concourse of your airport. The course is designed to complement the training requirements outlined in the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM), the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and the IATA Passenger Services Conference Resolutions Manual (PSCRM).

Course Content

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Introduction to airport and airline operations
  • Computer Reservations (CRS) and Departure Control Systems (DCS) functions
  • Passenger and Baggage check-in procedures (airport and off-site)
  • Conditions of passenger and baggage carriage, boarding procedures and flight close-out messaging
  • Dangerous Goods regulations awareness for passenger service agents
  • Managing passenger interactions
  • Aviation security procedures for passenger and baggage transport
  • Enhanced passenger facilitation, latest innovations and career opportunities
  • Understand how airlines and airports operate in relation to the provision of passenger services
  • Learn about passenger and baggage check-in and boarding procedures, including passengers with special needs
  • Interpret the respective regulatory requirements related to passenger and baggage transport
  • Understand how computer reservations and departure control systems operate
  • Provide superior customer service in a demanding customer facing environment
  • Learn about the latest technological innovations in passenger services
  • Add value to existing and future employers looking to hire and retain knowledgeable and high performing personnel

Course Objectives

    After completion of this program, the participant will:

  • Understand how airlines and airports operate in relation to the provision of passenger services
  • Learn about passenger and baggage check-in and boarding procedures, including passengers with special needs
  • Interpret the respective regulatory requirements related to passenger and baggage transport
  • Understand how computer reservations and departure control systems operate
  • Provide superior customer service in a demanding customer facing environment
  • Learn about the latest technological innovations in passenger services
  • Add value to existing and future employers looking to hire and retain knowledgeable and high performing personnel

For more info or to register:

  • Email us on info@gaa.aero
  • Contact us on +973 17357777

Eligibility Criteria

This course is recommended for:

  • Airline passenger service staff
  • Ground Handling Agents’ passenger services staff
  • Airport operators’ staff providing passenger services
  • Civil Aviation Authorities’ staff providing passenger services
  • Anyone wishing to start a career as a Passenger Service Agent

Delivery Method

  • This is a partner-taught or self-study course, which will take you approximately 45 hours to complete, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.
  • The course materials are provided in e-book or printed format. Please choose the format when you register.
  • You will have 12 months to complete the course and exam (enrollment validity), which starts from the date you purchase the course.
  • The recommended level for this course is Entry-level.
  • Performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details

Examination

  • Method: Online exam with remote supervision (OERS)
  • Format: 100 multiple-choice questions. Closed course book exam.
  • Time Allowance: 3 hours
  • Passing Grade: 60% correct answers
  • Distinction Grade: 90% correct answers
  • Number of exam attempts: 2

Certificate Awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who successfully pass the final exam.

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