Air Cargo Basics Distance Learning Course

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Do you want to become an air cargo expert and understand the operational framework and processes to ship cargo by air? Air cargo transportation is all about ensuring critical supply chains are not disrupted, meanwhile guaranteeing the transportation is conducted in a safe and profitable way.

At the same time the applicable laws and regulations need to be respected. You will greatly enhance your knowledge on the complex methods and procedures applied in the global air cargo industry.

You will acquire solid cargo knowledge, helping you and your company to face the challenges of your highly competitive working environment.

Module 1: Organizations involved in Air Cargo

1.1 ICAO Objectives and History
1.2 IATA Objectives and History
1.3 FIATA Objectives and History
1.4 Other Organizations
1.5 Summary
1.6 Exercises

Module 2: Stakeholders in the Air Cargo Business

2.1 The Shipper or Consignor
2.2 The Consignee
2.3 Air Cargo Agent (Forwarder
2.4 Consolidator
2.5 The Airlines, Handling Agents and CTO ´s
2.6 Customs, Veterinary regulators
2.7 Other Air Cargo Services/Security
2.8 Summary
2.9 Exercises

Module 3: Geography and Time differences

3.1 Continents, Countries, Cities, Airports and Codes
3.2 IATA Areas and their time zones
3.3 Calculation of transport times
3.4 Summary
3.5 Exercises

Module 4: Usage of guide manuals

4.1 The OAG Cargo Guide and Worldwide Flight Guide
4.2 How to read schedules and plan a flight
4.3 Summary
4.4 Exercises

Module 5: Aircraft

5.1 The Aircraft structure
5.2 Aircraft Categorization and configurations
5.3 Aircraft weight limitations
5.4 Aircraft space for cargo and mail
5.5 Aircraft Loading Limitations

Module 6: Unit Load Devices

6.1 Containers and pallets and identification
6.2 Certified and non-Certified ULDs
6.3 Limitations
6.4 ULD Airworthiness and acceptance
6.7 Weight and Balance supplement

Module 7: Cargo Handling Facilities

7.1 Airport Cargo Terminal Operator
7.2 Cargo Terminal Facilities and Security areas
7.3 Country and Airport Handling infomation
7.4 Customs clearanceand Security

Module 8: Air Cargo Acceptance

8.1 Shippers Instructions for carriage
8.2 Package marking and labelling
8.4 Special Cargo:
8.4 Other Special cargo

You will receive two manuals for self studying. The Exercices must be send to the academy by email to be corrected. Tests are at the end of each module

During the study process you must finish tests at the end of each module. And sending those test to the school for evaluation.

At the end of the 8 Modules a final exam has to be acomplished. Exam will be done online.

You will be granted by a certificate after succesfully past the final exam.

Two Manuals from the Academy

If interested you just send us an email to info@aalu.lu including your CV and put in the subject line: Enrollement request Air Cargo Basics course. we will send you a reply with the next steps.

You can start any time after you enrolled and paid for the fees. We will send you the books and upon reception of the books you have 6 months time to finish the 8 Modules including the final exam.

Course fees: 1980€/pers. VAT included