Mega Airline Studies

[Maitane Roderiques]

Asof October 2019, Mega Airlines Studies, a leading training center in Greece certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will be offering new IATA-specialized courses to those looking to pursue a career in the aviation sector.

George Galitis: Our training center certifies the specialties of Cabin Crew, Cargo and Dangerous Goods, Aviation Security, airport ground handling staff, travel agency employees, Airport Operations and Ramp Services, and Airline Marketing. Our most popular course is the combined program of the IATA Foundation in Travel & Tourism and EASA Attestation of Safety Training. Our graduates who have obtained both of these diplomas can work both at the airport and in aviation, as airlines can employ them both on flights and on the ground in administrative positions, at check in, etc. Also, the IATA Airport Operations is a diploma that is highly popular among our students who seek to pursue a managerial position within the airports (Fraport, AIA).

George Galitis: Students that understand that theoretical knowledge is inadequate and want to obtain the most modern vocational training, trust the IATA brand and Mega Airlines Studies. These are globally recognized diplomas that enable their holders to work at any airport and any airline around the world. Only with the IATA diplomas can a student be sure that the studies he follows today are not obsolete, as the IATA curriculum is known to be constantly renewed, following technological and market developments. Each diploma is taught in an academic semester and the graduates are highly trained and work directly in the air and the tourism sector.

George Galitis: Our training center, always trying to follow the market and respond promptly to its requirements, is starting to teach new IATA-specialized courses as of October 2019. Our new courses specifically concern the majors of Introduction to SMS, Airline Revenue Management, Introduction the Airline Industry and Ground Operations Management. The IATA Airline Revenue Management training course will be offered in collaboration with Hellenic American University, following our desire to enter into partnerships with senior professional and educational institutions for the benefit of our students.

George Galitis: In Greece, the aviation area has changed. The privatization of airports and their passing to Fraport has boosted healthy competition and increased training requirements. New airlines are active and older are being modernized, so we have to keep track of developments and not lag behind. The monopoly of Olympic is a thing of the past and Greek airlines have brought major changes to air travel. Even in the midst of the crisis, we witnessed the industry maintain its glory and hold an important market share. Also, the construction of the airport in Kastelli will create new prospects and new jobs. We, as IATA regional training partners, have the appropriate diplomas to certify all airport employees, from simple employees to high officials in administrative and key posts, so that workers in Greece can be prepared for every new challenge.

George Galitis: Greek tourism has grown over 35 percent over the past five years, with a record of arrivals and revenues, and has emerged as the driving force of the Greek economy. Ties with the global tourism market that go back decades remain strong to show that Greece was, is and will be a sought-after destination for travelers from all over the world. As reported by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the travel balance in 2018 showed a surplus of 13,943 billion euros against a surplus of 12,725 billion in 2017. This development is due to the increase in travel receipts by 1,483 billion and from what we can predict for this year, is that Greek tourism will continue to rise.

The Professional Flight degree qualifies the graduate for the eventual attainment of the FAA Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certification with as little as 1,000 hours of flying experience. Degree certifications and ratings include Private Pilot Certification, Instrument-Airplane Rating, Commercial Pilot Certification, Multi-Engine Rating, Certificated Flight Instructor with Airplane Single-Engine rating (CFI), CFI with Instrument-Airplane rating (CFII), and CFI with Multi-Engine rating (MEI). One advanced pilot or flight instructor certification/rating MUST be completed at Auburn. To be eligible for the FAA R-ATP, the ground and flight training for the Instrument-Airplane rating and Commercial Pilot certification must be completed at Auburn.

Transfer students (external and internal) may enter the Professional Flight program during Fall or Spring semester and will be accepted on a space-available basis as determined by the school director. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required.

Students must earn a grade of at least C in all courses in the major and maintain a minimum 2.70 institutional GPA. The Professional Flight curriculum is designed for progressive development of flight knowledge and skills, and students who earn less than a C will not be allowed to progress to the next course. A course in which a student earns a grade less than a C may be repeated one time only. Successful completion of the repeated course will result in the student being allowed to continue to progress through the Professional Flight degree curriculum. Students who earn a grade less than C in two or more Professional Flight major courses or maintain an institutional GPA below 2.70, will be required to meet with the school director and may be considered for dismissal from the program.

Flight lab courses have an associated flight fee established by the School of Aviation prior to the start of the academic year. Flight fees cover aircraft, flight simulation, flight instructor, and FAA knowledge exam fees. (VA students are responsible for FAA Certification exam fees.) The training hours and fees outlined below are an estimate for completion of a flight lab course, based on the FAA-approved training course outline (TCO). Students requiring additional instruction will incur additional flight lab fees. Unexpected large changes in fuel prices may necessitate the addition of a fuel surcharge for all training airplane usage. Fuel prices are subject to change term to term.

Students may not enroll themselves in a flight instruction lab and may only be enrolled in a flight instruction lab by the Aviation Academic Advisor. Additionally, students may not enroll in the next sequential flight instruction lab until successful completion of the previous lab.

If a student completes a flight instruction lab from a previously enrolled term before the last day of the flight block, the student may not begin the next flight lab during that same term, unless approved by the appropriate individuals. (VA students are not allowed to be enrolled in flight courses prior to the last day to withdraw from the term.)

With the approval of the (1) Aviation Academic Advisor, (2) the Chief Flight Instructor, (3) and the Director, School of Aviation, students may be added to classes after the 15th class day (in the full semester), but prior to the Last Day to Withdraw date as published in the Auburn University Academic Calendar.

AU Flight instruction labs are typically offered in 2-hour increments on either (1) Monday, Wednesday, Friday or (2) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. These scheduled flight labs are structured to provide course completion by the end of the registered term.

In some cases, students may know in advance they will be absent for an assigned flight instruction lab. In these situations, the student must submit a completed Absence Notification Form to the AU Professional Flight department in accordance with departmental policies. The Absence Notification Form will be reviewed and determined as excused or unexcused.

If a student does not notify the AU Professional Flight department that they will miss an assigned flight instruction lab, the student will be charged a no-show fee. If a student misses a scheduled flight instruction lab more than 3 times for non-approved reasons, the student may be withdrawn from their current course. The student may also be reviewed for dismissal from the AU Professional Flight program.

If a student utilizing Federal VA education benefits fails to adhere to Auburn University and VA Policies and Regulations, the student may be financially responsible for all flight related charges. NOTE: The VA will ONLY cover the published amount listed in the Auburn University Bulletin and will NOT pay for any overage amounts/fees such as additional training like Proficiency or Review flights. If a student accrues any additional fees past the amount approved by the SAA, the financial responsibility is on the student.

AVMG 1010 INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION (3) LEC. 3. Orientation to aviation management career opportunities. The history of significant events and accomplishments in the attempt to move through the air and space.

AVMG 2400 THEORY OF FLIGHT (3) LEC. 2.5. Introduction to the many systems that make up the aviation ecosystem, including aircraft, the humans and organizations that interact with them, and the principles and aerodynamics of flight.

AVMG 2600 HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION (3) LEC. 3. Principles of human cognitive and physical performance, and man/machine interface and design, in aviation. Study of information processing, workload management, situational awareness, and decision-making.

AVMG 2810 LEADERSHIP FOR THE AVIATION PROFESSIONAL (3) LEC. 3. Pr. AVMG 1010. AVMN and AVPF majors only. The course is designed to socialize the student into the roles, activities, and responsibilities essential for the emerging aviation leader, and is foundational to preparation for a career in the aviation industry or aviation-related environments.

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