Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations is a one- to two-year certificate program at Orange Coast College, a public institution in Costa Mesa, CA. This program is part of the air transportation field (CIP 49.0104) and prepares students for management and operational roles within the aviation industry, covering airport operations, aviation regulations, and airline management principles.

Orange Coast College offers several related programs including Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, and Building Construction Technology. Students in the Aviation/Airway Management program can expect coursework in airport administration, FAA regulations, safety management, and aviation business operations applicable to careers at airports and aviation organizations.