The global demand for aviation professionals is steadily increasing. In line with the vision of becoming an innovative and pioneering world university that meets the needs of society and business life with universal standards, Istanbul Okan University aims to prepare you to become a global player in airport and flight operations through its expert and experienced academic staff. Upon completing your aviation management education, the diploma you receive will equip you for professional life in areas such as airline operations and airport management, aviation finance and marketing, safety management, and aviation law.
As in the past, the aviation sector today continues to require a qualified workforce capable of managing newly emerging equipment and technologies, and this need is expected to grow even further in the future. Due to increasing competition, aviation companies around the world are taking measures to improve working conditions and attract new talent to strengthen their workforce.
According to data from the Airports Council International, Turkey ranks 7th among the top 20 countries in terms of total passenger handling capacity and is poised to climb even higher in the future. It is a strong candidate to become the sixth country with the highest passenger volume after China, the U.S., India, Indonesia, and Spain.
Thanks to its geographical location and its national flag carrier Turkish Airlines, which has earned global recognition, Turkey has rightfully secured a place in the aviation sector. Aviation in Turkey will continue to develop in the future, and the need for qualified human resources will keep increasing.
Located in Istanbul—one of the leading cities in Turkey’s aviation sector—the Aviation Management Department of Okan University offers close ties with the industry. Through internship opportunities and an academic staff composed of experienced professionals from the aviation field, the department provides students with the professionalism and problem-solving skills necessary for their careers and helps them achieve their career goals.
Given that global air traffic volume has reached 400 take-offs per hour—based only on scheduled commercial aircraft—it is clear how crucial the aviation sector is in contributing to social and economic development as well as offering sustainable solutions, and this trend is expected to continue growing.
With its philosophy of being the “University Closest to Business Life,” Istanbul Okan University aims to bridge the gap between education and industry, preparing its students for global business life with intellectual depth, knowledge, and skills. The School of Applied Sciences’ Aviation Management Department offers the following career opportunities:
At Istanbul Okan University’s Aviation Management Department, which maintains strong relations with the aviation industry, you will receive both theoretical and practical education from academics, industry professionals, and flight instructors. The knowledge you gain about the aviation sector and its operational environment will prepare you for real-world operations and make you a strong candidate for managerial roles in aviation.
Our educational goal in the Aviation Management Department is to train experts who are proficient in foreign languages, knowledgeable in advanced technologies, open to continuous self-improvement, and capable of meeting current and future demands in the field. These professionals will be equipped to serve at both national and international levels within airport and terminal operations, ground services, airlines, and other aviation-related organizations in the civil air transport sector.
As in all fields, in aviation management as well, the guiding light of our great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's words, “The future is in the skies” will continue to inspire and lead us forward.