Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Aviation Management
The Diploma in Aviation Management (DAVM) will equip you with a broad base of knowledge about the operational, commercial, safety and security management of airports and airlines. Immerse yourself in experiential learning through our Diamond 40 flight simulators and Virtual Aerodrome Laboratory, where you will manage aircraft flight controls and direct air traffic from a control tower.
Course details
| Field of study | Business and Management |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Aviation Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any 1 relevant subject
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
- Designing Your Impact
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Programming for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
- Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
- Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
- Operations Planning
- Engineering Cost Decisions
- Statistical Methods for Engineering
- Warehousing and Storage
- Distribution and Transportation
- Airline Operations
- General Aircraft Systems
- Airport Planning and Design
- Flight Operations Management
- Airport Management
- Human Factors and Aviation Safety
- Airside Operations and Air Traffic Management
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below
List of Electives:
- Principles of Mechanics
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
Option B
- Select a Minor Programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
And select 1 module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks or 36 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
Upon graduation, you'll unlock exciting career opportunities across a wide range of key industries — including Aviation, Operations Management, and more:
- Air Operations Centre Manager
- Air Traffic Control Officer
- Airline Flight Controller
- Airside Duty Manager
- Airside Officer
- Cabin Crew
- Customer Services Officer
- Duty Terminal Manager
- Ground Services Officer
- Passenger Services Officer
- Pilot
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.