U.S. Airport Professional Program (USAP)

Course Overview

The U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) Program is an e-Learning training curriculum for airport industry professionals accredited by Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA).

This comprehensive program focuses on developing leadership and strategic management skills tailored explicitly for airport industry professionals.

Those undertaking the program will learn the essential sills to enhance their value and achieve success in the dynamic U.S. airport industry.

If you have already completed one or more of the courses in the USAP Program and would like to upgrade to the full Program, contact enrolments@olc.aero.

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this program participants will be able to understand and apply:

  • The regulatory framework in which U.S. airports operate
  • Strategy and leadership development supporting the airport business
  • The fundamentals of airport governance
  • Financial and commercial management practices of an airport
  • Critical areas of airport operations
  • The importance of safety and security as airport operational imperatives
  • Trends affecting the U.S. and global airport industry

Who Should Enrol?

  • Airport industry professionals
  • Professionals new to the industry
  • Any employee of an ACI-NA Airport Member or World Business Partner/Associate Member

Delivered on an Interactive e-Learning Platform

USAP Program Airside Operations Components

Program Structure

To achieve the USAP, candidates must successfully complete the following six courses within a three-year time frame:

Course 1: Introduction to the U.S Airport Industry

  • International Aviation Regulatory Framework
  • United States Aviation Regulatory Framework
  • United States Airport Framework
  • Role of Airports Council International – North America

Course 2: Airport Planning, Environment, Operations, and Safety

  • Airport Operating Management Structures
  • Airport Planning and Development
  • Airport Environmental Planning and Management
  • Airside Operations
  • Terminal and Landside Operations
  • Safety
  • Airline and Airport Flight Operations
  • Emergency Response

Course 3: Airport Security and Facilitation

  • Airport Security
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
  • Crisis Response
  • Cybersecurity

Course 4: Airport Business Management – Part I

  • Airport Financial Management
  • Airport Financing/Funding
  • Aeronautical Revenue
  • Non-aeronautical Revenue
  • Ground Transportation Management
  • Airport Concessions

Course 5: Airport Business Management – Part II

  • Airport Stakeholder Relationships
  • Air Service
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Customer Experience
  • Procurement and Contracting
  • DBE and ACDBE
  • Sustainability
  • Innovation & Future Trends

Course 6: Leadership Development and Strategy

  • Strategy Overview
  • Organizational Development and Capacity
  • Change Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Talent Management
  • Airport Board Management and Engagement
  • Workforce of the Future
  • Latest Leadership Challenges

Assessment and Certificate

Each course includes an integrated online assessment.

USAP students must complete the 6 online courses within 36 months from the date of enrollment.

After completing the Program individuals will be awarded the U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) designation.

Case Study – Pathway to Understanding Aviation through the U.S. Airport Professional (USAP) Course from ACI-NA

Hear from graduate, Jonathan Weinzapfel from Indianapolis Airport Authority, and the value he derived from the USAP.  Read case study.

Course info

  • Language: English
  • Level: Diploma
  • Duration: 76 Hours
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$3,500.00 USD

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