Farnborough Airport Launches Enhanced Certificate in Airport Operations in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, together with Farnborough College of Technology (FCoT), has today announced the launch of an enhanced Certificate in Airport Operations course.

Farnborough has always been synonymous with aviation firsts. From its role in the earliest days of British flight to its position today as Europe’s leading business aviation airport, Farnborough Airport has a long and proud history as a pioneering force in aviation. The Certificate in Airport Operations continues this legacy, preparing the next generation of aviation professionals with the skills and practical experience needed to thrive in an evolving industry.

Building on the success of the inaugural course that launched earlier in the year – which equipped students with valuable skills to progress in the aviation industry and helped some of the cohort to secure employment – the new Certificate offers an enhanced programme tailored to meet the growing demand for talent in aviation.

Running from Tuesday 4th November, the enhanced six-week course combines college studying alongside hands-on learning at Farnborough Airport and is designed especially for adult learners.

• With 20 spaces available, an increase to the 12 available earlier in the year, the course will take place at FCoT two evenings per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm).
• One of the evening sessions will be delivered by global leader in air traffic management and airport services, NATS.
• Students will benefit from two immersive “Airport Insight” days at Farnborough Airport, where they will shadow professionals and gain practical, hands-on learning within their chosen specialism, with an additional day available to experience the Airport’s various office functions.
• The Customer Services module, for those students who select it, provides the option of taking an assessment to gain a City & Guilds qualification.
• An optional Engineering Bootcamp will be offered by FCoT in the week following the course.

Simon Geere, CEO at Farnborough Airport, commented: “The feedback from our initial course cohort was outstanding with some having already secured roles within the industry. Following this success, we are proud to launch the enhanced Farnborough Airport Certificate in Airport Operations, ensuring even more local people can benefit from the exciting career opportunities that aviation has to offer, which in turn supports and contributes to Rushmoor Borough Council’s Delivery Plan for Skills, Economy and Business. Farnborough Airport has always been at the forefront of British aviation, and through this course we are helping to build the future of the industry by equipping local people with the skills and knowledge to take their first steps into aviation. As an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the region, we are proud to be supporting local talent and contributing to the skills, economy and prosperity of Rushmoor and the wider area.”

Principal CEO at Farnborough College of Technology, Virginia Barrett (OBE), said: “We are very pleased to again be working closely with Farnborough Airport on this exciting and very popular course. Aviation is such a diverse sector - integral to our community - and this course will give local people the chance to develop knowledge, skills and connections that could shape the next step in their career journey.”

Applications for the Farnborough Airport Certificate in Airport Operations are now open. Prospective students can find out more and apply via the College’s website: www.farn-ct.ac.uk