Business Aviation Handling and Fixed-Base Operations, FBO

5-day (15 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

Learn the special ground service requirements for business aviation aircraft handling. The business aviation sector handles more than 31,000 aircraft worldwide (EBAA), and this important niche market requires a high level of service and customization from fixed-base operators. Learn best practices in commercial airline ground operations to build a profitable business model. Equip yourself to meet client expectations and deliver consistent service.

Course Code: GOC029VCEN01

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 15 hours to complete and be held over 5 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 90 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Technical requirements

Please verify your hardware, software and network to support your upcoming course with IATA Training.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account. Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.

To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the B2B Training Specialist in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

Upon completing this course, be able to:

• Improve service offering through new services and business ideas
• Make better decisions about outsourcing services, leasing of equipment and front-line staff management
• Analyze the operational and management requirements specific to business aviation for efficient operations
• Identify the differences between standard ground services and FBO activities
• Analyze the economic role of business aviation in the air transport industry

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Business
  • The FBO business concept
  • FBO and common use facilities
  • In-house or outsourcing?
• Operations
  • Airport and ground operations
  • Private aircraft characteristics
  • GSE equipment characteristics
  • Standard services during turnaround
  • Special services and catering
• Commercial and marketing
  • Marketing of FBO services
  • The use of IATA SGHA in business aviation
  • Standard charge notes and the issue of damage liability
  • Customer service concept in business aviation

This course is recommended for:

• Ground Service Providers
• Station Managers

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.