Airport ground crew member in an orange safety vest guiding a propeller airplane on the tarmac.

Aviation Ground Operations Courses

It takes more than a pilot to fly a plane — discover the vital role of ground operations.

Aviation Ground Operations Courses

It takes more than a pilot to fly a plane — discover the vital role of ground operations.

Before any flight can take off - it’s the ground crew who make it happen.

While most people think of planes and pilots when they picture aviation, the real work begins on the ground.

Ground operations keep airports running safely and efficiently—from loading baggage and cargo, to marshalling, refuelling, and pre-flight checks. Its a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where ground crews follow strict procedures to ensure every flight departs on time and safely.

Explore how we support industry by upskilling your team and award your employee's work-based skills and knowledge with industry-trusted aviation qualifications.

Our secondary school courses give students an introduction to the exciting world of airports and aviation - helping year 11-13 students explore, discover and uncover where a career in this dynamic industry could take them.

Courses we offer

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Ground crew in high-visibility vests guiding a white propeller airplane on the tarmac near equipment and orange traffic cones.

Why learn with JNPAT?

We do more than just teach aviation - we immerse you in it!

When you learn with us you are trained by experienced industry experts where the action happens - in fully equipped aviation workshops and Aero Clubs, utilising our ATR-72 training aircraft and industry-replica ground handling equipment, and with behind-the-scenes exposure in your local airport. Everything we do is designed to give you a true-to-life learning experience.

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If you’d like to find out more and speak to one of the team we’d love to hear from you.

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