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At İGA, People and Culture is a function at the heart of our organization—one that shapes our culture and helps build the future with a human-centered perspective.
We build our culture through an approach that learns from our employees’ experiences, listens to them, and continuously supports their development. To help every individual reach their full potential, we provide personalized learning pathways and create a dynamic development ecosystem where knowledge is accessible at any time.
While designing an experience that strengthens internal communication and enhances employee engagement, we also prepare our people for the global world by supporting psychological resilience, international competencies, and multilingual communication.
İGA Academy is a training institution that organizes programs in all areas influencing the aviation industry’s dynamics and future. It works to develop stakeholders and employees in the aviation operations sector, anticipate industry needs, and generate innovative ideas for global players.
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The İGA Academy Trainer Onboard Program is a comprehensive internal trainer development initiative designed to cultivate new trainers from within the organization and strengthen the learning culture across İGA.
The Secondment / International Staff Exchange Program run by İGA Academy is a strategic development model that enhances knowledge sharing and cultural interaction within the aviation industry.
Participants gain the opportunity to experience operations firsthand, follow processes closely, and collaborate with international teams through 3–12-month international field assignments at leading airports around the world.
The program strengthens communication and leadership skills in multicultural work environments, while enabling participants to deepen their expertise with a global perspective. With this structure, it is regarded as a sustainable learning and career development journey.
We invite everyone who wishes to contribute to the global aviation ecosystem and advance their professional identity to be a part of this experience.
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The İGA Academy School of Foreign Languages provides a holistic learning environment designed not only to enhance employees’ language proficiency but also to transform their career journey.
Through in-person language training in English, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian, airport employees develop effective communication skills for daily operations and prepare more confidently for international career opportunities.
Key features include:
• More than 20 weekly conversation club sessions for all levels (both in-person and online),
• Eight professional English development workshops,
• Digital learning platforms accessible at any time,
• An inclusive language environment supported by six native English-speaking instructors working within İGA.
With this structure, our employees do more than learn a foreign language—they build the multilingual professional identity needed for future leadership roles, enhance cross-cultural communication skills, and meet global service standards.
With our internationally accredited, ACI-approved Sign Language Training, we embody our belief in the unifying power of signs. As a result, we are proud to be the airport where International Sign Language is spoken the most worldwide, and we ensure sustainability by including this initiative within our language compensation program.
As the world’s most sign-language-active airport, we remove barriers with our ACI-approved training and make communication possible for everyone—solidifying this pioneering effort through language compensation.
At İGA, we believe that psychological well-being nurtures both individual growth and organizational resilience.
In this context, our Psychological Wellness Center (PWC), operating under the People and Culture Department, works through a multi-dimensional structure supported by a team of clinical psychologists. From individual sessions to group therapies, from psychoeducation programs to field analyses, the center provides a safe, confidential, and supportive process for every team member.
Through our Women’s Leadership Programs, conducted on both national and international levels, we strengthen the leadership potential of women in the aviation industry and provide an inclusive and inspiring development environment.
Within these programs, we offer leadership training to our own women employees and, with the contribution of our women internal trainers, provide mentorship support to future women leaders at other airports.
This program, carried out with our managers who serve as mentors, provides a solid foundation for the personal and professional development of our mentees throughout their career journey.
By growing together, we are writing a success story empowered by shared experience.
The 14-week branded courses delivered by İGA Academy’s internal trainers across five different universities provide students with a comprehensive, industry-focused learning experience through both theoretical and practical content.
Located on the İGA Campus, the Mehmet Emin Kaynak Thematic Aviation Library is structured in accordance with international standards, featuring a collection of over 3,000 books, licensed tracking systems, and an advanced automation infrastructure.
Through both physical and digital access opportunities, it facilitates employees’ access to information and supports their continuous development.
İGA Istanbul Airport is positioned not only as Turkey’s aviation training hub but also as a globally recognized center for the region. With accreditations from the world’s most prestigious aviation authorities such as ICAO, ACI, IATA, EUROCONTROL, and TSA, İGA is among the rare institutions authorized to develop and deliver training at international standards.
Thanks to this strong structure, İGA Academy runs comprehensive programs that directly contribute to the knowledge, skills, and leadership development of both current employees and future aviation professionals. Anyone who joins İGA becomes part of this globally recognized training ecosystem and gains the opportunity to shape their career on an international stage.
Training Opportunities at International Standards
İGA Academy is one of the airport training centers with the widest accreditation portfolio worldwide. Through this, employees can access globally recognized certifications in technical, operational, managerial, and leadership domains.
Our key accreditations include:
• ICAO Platinum – Regional Training Center of Excellence
• ACI Global Training Center
• IATA Regional Training Partner
• EUROCONTROL, EUROCAE, WAI, and TSA Training Accreditations
• Membership in the ICAO Trainair Steering Committee, elected by 126 countries
These accreditations are a testament to the fact that every training offered at İGA meets international quality standards.
Programs That Train the Aviation Professionals of the Future
Employees at İGA not only perform their defined duties but are also supported to take on critical roles in the aviation world of the future. Within this scope:
• NGAP (Next Generation of Aviation Professionals) Programs offer tailored development journeys for young talents,
• Global Secondee Programs provide temporary assignment opportunities at ICAO, ACI, EUROCONTROL, and airports worldwide,
• Inclusive training models ensure that employees from various disciplines gain competencies at an international level.
An employee who begins their career at İGA may have the chance at any stage to take on roles within leading global aviation organizations, gaining valuable international experience.
Global Events and Academic Contributions
İGA Academy is one of the key meeting points for the international aviation training community. It hosts global summits, contributes to scientific studies, and plays an active role in platforms where global best practices in training are developed. This environment allows employees to participate in discussions that shape the industry and enhances their academic and professional growth.
A Sustainable and Inclusive Training Approach
Through support programs developed under the “No Country Left Behind” vision, accessible training opportunities are provided to professionals from various countries. This approach enables İGA employees to thrive in a multicultural learning environment and become part of a global aviation community.
İGA: A Global Career Development Center
As a result of all these efforts, today İGA Istanbul Airport stands as:
• A training center accredited at global standards,
• A key actor shaping decision-making mechanisms in global aviation,
• A regional leader in international training,
• A development platform nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals.
Every employee who begins their career journey at İGA has the opportunity to benefit from this robust ecosystem and shape their future according to global aviation standards through international training, certification, and development programs.
