ISTAT Professional Development Program

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ISTAT’s Professional Development Program (PDP) in association with PwC takes a deep dive into the airline industry, the design, manufacturing, maintenance and valuation of commercial aircraft, and the trading & financing of them. Participants will also profit from valuable networking time with peers and industry leaders at unique events during each module. Industry experts from ISTAT’s membership will lead sessions, sharing insights on the business.

PDP Program Cost: $4,000
PDP Airline Rate: $2,000

Application Criteria

This program is designed for individuals with 1-5 years of professional experience with an airline, lessor, bank, OEM, MRO, consultancy, trader, lawyer, or appraiser.
Applicants must be either 1) an individual ISTAT member 2) employed by an ISTAT corporate member company or 3) recommended by an ISTAT member/company.
It is recommended that candidates have an ISTAT member mentor.

New! ISTAT PDP Asia

Application Process Dates

Applications Open: 10 May 2023
Applications Close: 21 June 2023
Notification of Admission: Early August 2023

Asia Course Module Dates (participants are required to attend all three modules)

All modules will take place in Singapore at the PwC office (unless otherwise stated in the agenda)

Module I – Airlines: 17-19 October 2023
Module II – Aircraft: 20-23 October 2023 (22 October Break Day)
Module III – Finance & Trading: 24-26 October 2023

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ISTAT PDP Americas

Application Process Dates

Applications Open: 6 March 2023
Applications Close: 3 April 2023
Notification of Admission: May 2023

Americas Course Module Dates (participants are required to attend all four modules)

Module I: 29-31 August 2023 – Chicago
Module II: 28-30 November 2023 – Seattle
Module III: 6-8 February 2024 – New York
Module IV: 3-5 March 2024 – Austin (ISTAT Americas)

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ISTAT PDP EMEA

Application Process Dates

PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting applications for ISTAT PDP EMEA 2023.

EMEA Module Dates & Locations (participants are required to attend all four modules)

Module I: 18-20 April 2023 – Dublin
Module II: 6-8 June 2023 – Toulouse
Module III: 25-27 July 2023 – Dublin
Module IV: 1-2 October 2023 – London (ISTAT EMEA 2023)

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ISTAT PDP is a down-payment towards the future success of participants' professional career.

Upon completion of the program, students can expect to have obtained a thorough understanding of the business of trading and financing commercial aviation. A certificate will be provided at a graduation ceremony during the last session.

Are you not sure if this is the right program for you based on your industry experience? View this ISTAT program overview guide to find your best fit.

Program Topics

This cutting edge program comprises three (3) three-day modules plus a one-day session (not applicable to ISTAT PDP Asia). Participants are required to attend all modules in order to complete the course.

Topics include:

Module I: Airline business and economics
Module II: Aircraft design and manufacturing, aircraft valuation and aircraft maintenance
Module III: Aircraft trading and finance
Module IV: Conclusion and assessment and evaluation

In addition to the technical skills gained in each module, participants will learn negotiation, presentation and communication skills.