Aircraft De-icing Operations Management

Full time

3 days

Part time:

Flexible scheduling

Theoretical course

Covers de-icing standards

Flight training

Not applicable (no flight hours required)

About The Course

Understand aircraft de-icing standards and procedures as required by regulators, airlines, de-icing service providers and airport authorities.

Course format

This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.

Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.

Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Registration information

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What you will learn

Know the ICAO, IATA, EASA, FAA and Transport Canada aircraft de-icing standards

Meet legal responsibilities to manage and oversee de-icing operations

Coordinate an efficient winter operation plan between airlines, de-icing providers and the airport authority

Evaluate de-icing operations through audits

Course content

Winter operations overview and de-icing services analysis

Regulatory requirements

Methodology

Evaluating equipment characteristics and solutions

Cost and savings analysis

Central de-icing facilities

Environmental impact and mitigation

Audits

Who should attend

Airline managers, coordinators, flight operations managers, and station managers

Airport authority operations managers

Ground service provider staff

Regulator staff

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Exam information

Will be conducted in Georgia at 1 of these 6 Airports depending on weather and flight tasking.

Natakhtari

Batumi

Tbilisi

Telavi

Kutaisi

Amrolauri

FAQ

Do I need a visa to study in Georgia?

Citizens of many CIS and European countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay here for up to one year. We can help with an invitation if needed.

Where does the training take place?

The theoretical part (if needed) is conducted online. The flight training takes place at Natakhtari Airfield (Georgia).

Is it possible to pay for the training in installments?

Yes. All courses are paid in stages — you only pay for the current module (PPL, flight hours, etc.).

Do you provide student accommodation?

Yes. We offer accommodation either directly at the airfield or nearby Mtskheta area.

What level of English do I need?

A basic level is enough to start. Aviation English (ICAO) exam will be required — we help organize it online.

I have never flown before. Can I start from scratch?

No. For CPL(A) you must already have a PPL(A) license. If you don’t have it yet, start with PPL(A) course.

Can I start training without a medical certificate?

You will need a Class 1 Medical Certificate for CPL(A) practical training and licensing.