MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Dear Students, Prospective Students, Alumni, and Visitors,
The aviation industry is a dynamic field in which technological
developments, international regulations, and safety and security
requirements must be considered together. As the industry continues to
grow and transform globally, it increasingly needs qualified managers
who can manage aviation businesses effectively, think analytically,
adapt to change, and develop innovative solutions.
At the Department of Aviation Management of Iskenderun Technical
University, our primary objective is to educate graduates who understand
the national and international needs of the aviation industry, possess a
strong foundation in management, conduct research, question established
practices, uphold ethical values, and embrace lifelong learning. Our
educational approach enables students to evaluate theoretical knowledge
of business and management within the distinctive context of aviation,
develop scientific and holistic solutions to problems, and sustain their
professional development.
Our curriculum covers airline management, airport management, aviation
safety and security, human resources management, ground handling, air
transport, logistics, marketing, finance, and strategic management. In
addition to acquiring theoretical knowledge, students are encouraged to
follow industry developments, gain practical skills, strengthen their
ability to work in teams, and develop effective decision-making
competencies.
With its qualified academic staff, the Department carries out education,
teaching, and scientific research in line with contemporary needs and
developments in the aviation industry. We aim to prepare our students
for the future with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to
compete nationally and internationally while upholding the principles of
safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and service quality.
We continually improve our curriculum so that graduates are equipped to
work for airlines, airports, ground handling companies, cargo and
logistics businesses, terminal operators, public institutions, and other
aviation-related organizations. Through activities that strengthen
university–industry cooperation, academic studies, and practice-oriented
education, we support our students' career development.
Through our website, you can access current information about the
Department, its curriculum, academic staff, and scientific activities,
and follow our announcements and events.
Thank you for your interest in our Department. I wish our students,
alumni, and all visitors a future filled with success.
Prof. Dr. Nuriye GÜNEBAKAN
Head of the Department of Aviation Management
01 / INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY
History
The Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Iskenderun Technical
University was established as the Iskenderun School of Civil Aviation of
Mustafa Kemal University by Council of Ministers Decision No. 95/7515,
dated 14 November 1995 and published in Official Gazette No. 22483 on
4 December 1995. Undergraduate education began in the 2008–2009 academic
year when 41 students were admitted through the ÖSYM Additional Placement
process to the Department of Civil Air Transport Management on
22 October 2008.
An evening education program was opened through additional placement in
the 2010–2011 academic year. The Iskenderun School of Civil Aviation of
Mustafa Kemal University became affiliated with Iskenderun Technical
University, which was established under Law No. 6640, published in
Official Gazette No. 29335 on 23 April 2015. By a decision of the Council
of Higher Education, the name of the Department of Civil Air Transport
Management was changed to “Aviation Management” effective
7 October 2015.
The School of Civil Aviation affiliated with Iskenderun Technical
University was transformed into the Faculty of Aeronautics and
Astronautics by Presidential Decision No. 968, dated 18 April 2019.
02 / EDUCATION
Program Profile
The Department of Aviation Management offers aviation courses aligned
with international standards—including Airline Management, Dangerous
Goods, Flight Performance, Operations Performance, Meteorology, and
Aviation Safety and Security—together with management courses such as
Business Management, Principles of Marketing, Customer Relations, and
Economics. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the
knowledge and skills required by the aviation industry.
Foreign-language competence is particularly important in the
international air transport industry. Accordingly, students receive a
total of 910 hours of English-language education during the four-year
program. To enable students to learn a second foreign language, a total
of 112 hours of German or Japanese instruction is provided over four
semesters beginning in the third year. Theoretical and practical
education is delivered at the Central Campus of Iskenderun Technical
University.
Students are required to complete an internship of at least 20 working
days. Under the Erasmus internship program, 25 students in 2014 and
21 students in 2015 completed internships at various aviation businesses
in Europe. The Department also has an educational agreement with
Universitatea Politehnica din București in Romania.
