Airport Ramp Services for the Leadership & Management Training Program with IGOM (partner-taught or self-study)

40-hour partner-taught or self-study IATA course plus 30 hours for the HMM© self-study modules

The aircraft servicing and ground handling basics you need to start a career on the ramp. Ramp handling services ensure the efficient turnaround of aircraft so that flights stay on schedule. This course offers an introduction to ramp services as well as the ground handling standards and safety requirements you need to know to work safely on the ramp. Whether you are new to the industry or a recent recruit, this course provides a solid foundation for further professional development in the field of ground operations.

This training program combines IATA's trusted Airport Ramp Services course with Harvard ManageMentor© (HMM), a state-of-the-art, media-rich training platform furnished by Harvard Business School faculty, global business leaders and practitioners in the field of leadership development.

Course Code: TAPP-51-HLM

Course format

IATA Airport Ramp Services course

• This is a partner-taught or self-study course, which will take you approximately 40 hours to complete, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.
• The course materials are provided in e-book format.
• 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 and Inermediate.
• Performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details.

Please note: Once you have completed the exam you will no longer have access to the course material, and after the 12-month enrollment validity expires you will no longer have access to the course content, nor will you be able to take the exam.

10 HMM© courses

• Additional time will be required for the 10 HMM© modules. Each HMM© self-study module requires approximately 2-4 hours of study. Access to the HMM© platform is valid for 6 months (enrollment validity) from the date access is provided, with exams administered online.

Study with the help of an Instructor

If you would prefer to study this course with the help of a local trainer, enrol at an IATA Authorized Training Center near you.

Registration information

• Enrollment fees include both the IATA course and access to the HMM© platform. Upon payment, you will receive access to all HMM© content for a six-month period.
• Please refer to our payment methods and applicable taxes.
• When you click to purchase the course, you will be directed to log in to your Training Profile through our Customer Portal.
• Are you purchasing the course for several people at once? Please find out how on our Payment page.

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• The ground operations working environment
• Standard ramp operations terminology
• The departments of an airport and how they work together
• Basic safety and security for efficient operations
• Procedures for key aircraft ground servicing tasks
• IATA Airport Handling Manual and IATA Ground Operations Manual standards
• Build or refresh management and leadership skills
• Respond to management challenges effectively

The key topics that are covered during this IATA course include:

• Introduction to the airside environment and airport ramp services
• Aircraft characteristics and turnaround plan
• Cleaning, catering and other services
• Ground service equipment
• Standard operating procedures
• Airside safety
• Ramp security awareness
• Future developments in the sector of ramp services

Supporting materials

This course covers the many aspects of below the wing operations for which IATA has developed recommended industry standards and procedures, as detailed in the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). Therefore, the IGOM has been included in the study kit, as it is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

The study kit includes:

• The Airport Ramp Services course book
• The latest IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM), in e-book format. The IGOM represents a value of $141 included in the price of this course!

HMM © access

This valuable online reference tool used by companies around the world will help you handle day-to-day management issues. The Harvard ManageMentor© content summary provides an outline of the courses which offer on-demand features to help you achieve more on the job:

• Concise lessons and tools for fast and effective learning
• Videos featuring Harvard University faculty, trusted experts, and next-generation emerging leaders
• Editor’s Choice articles featuring up-to-the-minute business expertise, selected and updated quarterly by Harvard Business Publishing editors
• Hundreds of new checklists, self-assessments, worksheets, and handouts to facilitate the application of new ideas to your own work environment
• Personalized experience: goals, skill development, and action planning to help you quickly apply new skills
• Post-topic, on-the-job component where you work on your action plan and receive content, tips, and reminders

This course is recommended for:

• Anyone interested in pursuing a career with an airline or ground service provider
• Recently recruited airline, airport and ground handling staff

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

Exam information

Please read the information about Online Exams with Remote Supervision (OERS), and check the Course Edition List for Exams (pdf) when booking your exam.

• 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

Harvard ManageMentor© Exam

A Harvard ManageMentor© Certificate of Completion is awarded for each module, provided you obtain a passing grade of 70%. You may track your progress within the HMM© platform.

• Method: Online assessment
• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Number of questions: 10 or less per HMM© module
• Time allowed: The assessment can be retaken as many times as you need to pass
• Passing grade: You must score at least 70% on the assessment.

How to claim your Diploma