Description
IATA AHM1111 9.2 | Approx. 90 mins | Self-study online
The Managing Aviation Operations During Disease Outbreaks course provides learners with the knowledge required to coordinate operational response during outbreak-related disruption. It focuses on interpreting guidance, briefing teams, managing illness or exposure concerns, assessing operational risk and supporting safe decision-making.
Participants will develop an understanding of how disease outbreaks can affect staffing, passengers, aircraft operations, cleaning, ground handling and coordination between organisations. The course emphasises clear communication, consistent procedures, effective escalation and practical management actions to support safe, professional and coordinated operations during disease outbreak situations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe how disease outbreaks can affect aviation operations.
- Identify basic infection prevention measures used during disease outbreaks.
- Explain additional procedures that may be required to maintain operations during an outbreak.
- Recognise illness, exposure or contamination concerns in an aviation environment.
- Describe when to report or escalate concerns through the correct route.
Assessment
This course contains a multiple-choice quiz, which must be completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%. If you fail, you can re-attempt it, and tutor support can be provided upon request.
Suitability
Who should do this course?
This course is suitable for aviation supervisors, managers and operational leads who may be involved in managing aviation operations during disease outbreaks.
It is intended for personnel responsible for briefing teams, interpreting guidance, coordinating operational response, managing illness or exposure concerns, supporting staffing decisions and maintaining safe, consistent operations during outbreak-related disruption.
Pre-requisites
This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. To access the content, learners must have access to the Internet and an individual email address.
Certificate
This course includes a PDF certificate that is available for immediate download upon successful completion.
