Aviation and Air Transport Management University of West London

Overview

Through the Aviation and Air Transport Management course from the University of West London as postgraduate researcher at UWL, you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, motivation and a deep interest in aviation and air transport management. 

Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life and academic scholarship. 

LGCHT academics provide excellent supervision covering a diverse range of exciting research topics in aviation and air transport management, including: 

• human error and accident prevention in high-reliability organisations
• airport and aviation risk management
• air-traveller behaviour and airport reputation management
• celebrating and empowering women in aviation leadership: paths for women in aviation management; addressing gender-based challenges within airline operations
• evidence-based research on diversity and inclusion
• making the transition to green aviation: green aviation policies and their impact on air-traveller behaviour; sustainable airport management

• contemporary topics in aviation psychology: stress and fatigue management for flight crew; impact of automation on pilot decision-making. 

Career opportunities:

As a PhD graduate, you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD you will be a self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data.

• the business sector
• travel technology
• airlines and airports
• destination management organisations
• public administration.