🛫 Diploma in Flight Operations & Dispatch
- Duration: 15 months (and an additional 3 months attachment in Safe Air)
- Entry Qualification:
- KCSE C (plain) and above
- Mathematics and Physics or Geography C- and above
- Strong English communication skills
The Diploma in Flight Operations at Safe Air Academy, Kenya equips students with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to support safe, efficient, and compliant airline operations. This program blends 15 months of classroom learning with a 3 moths practical attachment at SAC Airline’s Operations Control Center (OCC), giving students unmatched exposure to real-world airline environments.
Course Duration & Fees
| Program | Duration | Tuition Fee (Per Semester) |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Flight Operations & Dispatch | 18 months | KES 90,000 (USD 900) |
Other Fees
| Item | Payment Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (Non-Refundable) | Paid once | KES 2,000 (USD 20) |
| Elite Uniform | Issued once | KES 30,000 (USD 300) |
| Caution Fee (Refundable) | Paid once | KES 5,000 |
| Airside Pass | Every year | KES 4,000 |
| Personal Protective Equipment (Airside Use) | Paid once | KES 10,000 |
Enrollment Benefits
All enrolled students receive:
- Free laptop
- Branded laptop/tote bag
- Stanley cup
Value-Added Courses (Free – Included)
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
Airline operations and regulations (ICAO & KCAA standards)
Flight planning and dispatch procedures
Meteorology and weather analysis for flight safety
Aviation law and air traffic management
Load control and weight & balance
Crew scheduling and rostering systems
Aviation safety management systems (SMS)
Communication and coordination with flight crew and ATC
Use of modern flight operations software
Additional courses offered for free in the Diploma programs
Additional courses offered for free in the Diploma programs:Â
- 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:
- Flight Operations Officer
- Aircraft Dispatcher
- Operations Control Assistant
- Load master
- Airline Operational Support Roles
- Road to Aviation safety and quality roles