📦 Diploma in Air Cargo Management (International Certification)

Duration: 2 years (and additional 3 months attachment in Safe Air Company)

  • Entry Qualification:
    • KCSE C- and above

The Diploma in Air Cargo Management at Safe Air Academy, Kenya provides comprehensive training for students aspiring to join the global aviation logistics and freight industry. This 3-year program equips learners with the skills to handle, manage, and market air cargo operations while complying with international standards and certifications.

Graduates earn globally recognized certifications, making them highly competitive in Kenya, Africa, and beyond.

Course Duration & Fees
(One semester = 3 months, 4 semesters per year)
Program Duration Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
Diploma in Air Cargo Management 2 years, 3 months KES 100,000 (USD 1,000)

Other Fees

ItemPayment FrequencyAmount
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)Paid onceKES 2,000 (USD 20)
Elite UniformIssued onceKES 30,000 (USD 300)
Caution Fee (Refundable)Paid onceKES 5,000
Airside PassEvery yearKES 4,000
Personal Protective Equipment (Airside Use)Paid onceKES 10,000

Enrollment Benefits

All enrolled students receive:

  • Free laptop
  • Branded laptop/tote bag
  • Stanley cup

Value-Added Courses (Free – Included)

All diploma programs include complimentary value-added training, at no extra cost:

  • Foreign languages ( French, Arabic, Spanish)
  • Aviation Mental Health Awareness
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Safety & Emergency Procedures
  • Swimming
  • First Aid & Fire Fighting
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
  • Security Awareness
  • Aviation Financial Management
  • Workforce Preparation:
    • CV & portfolio development
    • Interview preparation
    • Presentation & communication skills
    • Professional conduct & industry readiness

Practical Exposure & Competency Building

Students benefit from structured competency exposure within:

  • Safe Air Company AOC airline operations-In Kenya and other countries in Africa
  • Aircraft Maintenance Hangar at JKIA
  • Live operational aviation environments under supervision

This ensures graduates are work-ready, confident, and industry-oriented.

What You’ll Learn

  • Certificate in Cargo Introductory Course

    • Basics of cargo handling and industry regulations

    • Documentation and standard procedures

  • Certificate in Air Cargo Advanced Marketing

    • Cargo sales strategies and global market trends

    • Customer relationship management in air cargo

  • Certificate in CBTA Dangerous Goods

    • Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA)

    • Safe handling, classification, and transport of dangerous goods

  • Certificate in Supply Chain and Transport Modes

    • End-to-end supply chain management

    • Integration of air, sea, and land transport networks

  • Certificate in Live Animals Regulations

    • Safe handling and transport of live animals by air

    • Compliance with IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR)

  • Certificate in CBTA Dangerous Goods Course (Advanced)

    • Deeper knowledge in specialized dangerous goods categories

    • Risk assessment and compliance in complex cargo operations

Additional courses offered for free in the Diploma programs

Additional courses offered for free in the Diploma programs: 

  • Aviation Mental Health
  • Crew Resource Management
  • Safety Management Systems Awareness
  • Financial Principles Management
  • Aviation Workforce Compliance: Labour, Employment Laws & HR Compliance
  • Airside Safety (Offered by KAA)
  • Taxpayer Obligations
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
  • Personal Care and Grooming
  • Safety Culture (For Students and Professionals)
  • Preparation of Professional Folio, CV, Interview Principles and Preparation
  • Basic IT Skills (Use of MS Excel, Word, Access, SharePoint)
  • Safety Emergency Procedures Training

Career Outcomes

    • Cargo Operations Officer
    • Logistics & Freight Coordinator
    • Airline & Airport Cargo Roles
    • Ramp officer
    • Turnaround coordinator
    • Airline sales and marketing