India's First IATA Classic Authorised Training CentreKochi & Calicut, Kerala
India's FirstIATA Classic Authorised Training Centre
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IATA programme
Duration: 1 year
Prepare for in-flight roles with training in cabin safety, passenger service, grooming and interview readiness.
IATA programme
Duration: 1 year
Learn how an airport works on the ground, from passenger handling and customer service to day-to-day terminal operations.
IATA programme
Duration: 1 year
Build a foundation for work with travel agencies, tour operators, and airline ticketing and reservations desks.
Degree programme
Duration: 3 years
A three-year degree that combines business management with airport, airline and tourism studies.
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The confirmed facts for each programme in one place. Where a detail is still being finalised, our counsellors will give you the current answer.
| Course | Duration | Minimum qualification | Fee range | Leads towards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IATA Cabin Crew Training | 1 year | Class 12 | On request | Cabin crew and air hostess roles |
| IATA Airport Operations | 1 year | Ask a counsellor | On request | Ground staff and airport operations roles |
| IATA Travel & Tourism | 1 year | Ask a counsellor | On request | Travel, ticketing and tourism roles |
| BBA Aviation | 3 years | Class 12 | On request | Aviation management roles |
Additional criteria such as age, height and medical fitness apply to some courses. Check your eligibility with a counsellor
Why Neerja
Practical, airline-focused training at India’s First IATA Classic Authorised Training Centre.
First-aid and emergency-response practice in the classroom.
Why Neerja
Train at an IATA Classic authorised training centre, with three IATA programmes on offer.
Safety and first-aid practice, grooming, group activities and mock interviews alongside classroom learning.
Learn face to face from Neerja's trainers and visiting speakers. Trainer profiles are being added to this site.
Durations, entry requirements and fee ranges are published as they are confirmed, so you know before you apply.
Counselling to choose the right course, and interview preparation and placement assistance as you complete it. We support your job search; we do not guarantee employment.
IATA authorisation
Neerja School of Aviation is an IATA Classic Authorised Training Centre of the International Air Transport Association, and delivers three IATA programmes alongside the BBA Aviation degree. You are welcome to see the certificate when you visit a campus.
About Our IATA AuthorisationCareers & salary
Aviation offers many different roles, in the air and on the ground. These are the pathways our courses prepare you to apply for. Hiring decisions and pay are set by each employer.
Look after passenger safety and service on board, working as part of an airline's in-flight team.
Cabin crew salary guideWelcome and assist passengers throughout a flight while following the airline's safety procedures.
Air hostess salary guideSupport passengers at check-in, boarding gates and service desks before and after they fly.
Airport Operations courseHelp keep a terminal running smoothly, across customer service, security operations and coordination roles.
Airport Operations coursePlan journeys, handle ticketing and reservations, and work with travel agencies and tour operators.
Travel & Tourism courseCombine business skills with aviation knowledge for administrative and management pathways.
BBA Aviation coursePlacements & student stories
Our students have gone on to cabin crew, customer service and security operations roles with airlines and at airports. Here are some of them.
Cabin Crew
Cabin Crew
Cabin Crew
Security Operations
Cabin Crew
Customer Service
Cabin Crew
Customer Service
Figures and names are from institute records. Neerja provides placement assistance; employment is decided by each employer and is not guaranteed.
Interview practice is part of the training, with mock panels before you meet a recruiter.
Student reviews
What students say about learning at Neerja, in their own words.
They also help you to develop your personality by providing personality development classes, Mock interviews, and all sorts of things to make you more confident as an individual. … I am so glad to be a part of the Neerja school of Aviation.
Sreenandana JD
BBA student
They are professionally training their students and also they provide personality development classes, yoga, fitness and extra languages to improve students' communication skills and confidence. I am very lucky to be part of this institute. Thank you, Neerja.
Edwin Shajan
Cabin Crew student
I think I have chosen the right institute because neerja School of Aviation is providing everything that makes me comfortable. … Neerja school of aviation is the best choice for every student who have a vision for achieving their dreams.
Shabana
Travel & Tourism student
Two campuses
Train in Kochi or Calicut, and visit before you decide.
Campuses
Two campuses in Kerala. Visit, meet a counsellor and see the classrooms before you decide.
Fees & eligibility
Fees, eligibility and duration should never be a surprise. Our counsellors explain the fee for your course, what it covers and the payment arrangements before you commit.
Fees for Airport Operations, Travel & Tourism and BBA Aviation, and any instalment options, are shared by our counsellors on request.
Faculty & student life
A look inside Neerja's classrooms. Trainer profiles are being prepared and will be published here.
In the classroom
A cabin safety session on aircraft firefighting equipment.
Interview panels
Students practise in front of a panel before real interviews.
Student moments
Recognising student achievements during the programme.
Questions
Cannot find what you need? Our counsellors are happy to help.
Talk to a CounsellorIt depends on the career you want. Cabin Crew Training leads towards in-flight roles, Airport Operations towards ground and terminal roles, Travel & Tourism towards travel and ticketing roles, and BBA Aviation towards management pathways. The course finder narrows it down in three questions, and a counsellor can talk it through with you.
IATA Cabin Crew Training and BBA Aviation are open to students who have completed Class 12. Cabin crew applicants also need to meet age, height and medical criteria. Because requirements differ by course, please confirm your eligibility with a counsellor before applying.
The three IATA programmes — Cabin Crew Training, Airport Operations, and Travel & Tourism — each run for one year. BBA Aviation is a three-year degree.
Neerja has campuses in Kochi and Calicut. The Kochi campus is at K S Tower, Airport VIP Road, Athani, Nedumbassery, near Cochin International Airport. The Calicut campus is at MC College Bus Stop on National Highway 66, Vellayil, Kozhikode.both campuses.
Fees for every course, and any instalment options, are shared by our counsellors on request.
No institute can guarantee employment, and we do not. Neerja provides placement assistance, including interview preparation and mock interviews. According to institute records, 66+ students have been placed with 13+ airlines.
Call +91 96564 11333, message us on WhatsApp, or fill in the enquiry form with your course and campus so the counsellor already knows what you are looking for.
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