Diploma of Advanced Studies in Private Aviation Management

This Diploma of Advanced Studies has been developed in partnership by Les Roches and Jetex, a world leader in private jet aviation. As the only academic program of its kind in the world, it represents a unique pathway to the business of private flying – one of the fastest-growing segments of the luxury industry.

If selected for the program, you will undertake an intensive academic semester with modules delivered at our Marbella and Crans-Montana campuses. Upon successful completion of the study semester you will travel to Abu Dhabi to undertake a guaranteed internship with Jetex, enabling you to put your learning to the test within a real-world commercial environment. Outstanding graduates will also be given first preference for roles within Jetex.

Location: Switzerland, Spain and UAE

Duration: Max two semesters

Total credits: 20 US/40 ECTS

Intake: Fall

Semester 1

Spain and Switzerland campus

Six-month Internship in Abu Dhabi

Program highlights

The world’s only postgraduate program dedicated to luxury private aviation

Acquire expertise in operating private aviation services safely and effectively

Design service delivery strategies to provide a luxury guest experience

Live and learn close to key international hubs for private aviation

Live and learn at three campuses for a uniquely global experience

The Diploma of Advanced Studies in Private Aviation Management features elements delivered in all three of our international campus locations.

You will be based in Marbella and Crans-Montana for the taught modules of the program, while your internship will be located in Abu Dhabi. As well as offering a chance to experience life in highly contrasting destinations, you will also enjoy ready access to three of the world’s primary hubs for private flying: Abu Dhabi, Geneva-Swiss Alps, and Málaga-Costa del Sol.

Only Les Roches has the international campus portfolio to facilitate this unique and personally rewarding feature of the program.

Your internship with Jetex

A key feature of the program is a six-month internship with Jetex, an award-winning global leader in private aviation for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), lifestyle concierge and aircraft charter services, as well as fueling, ground handling and global trip planning.

Internship opportunities include:

Guest Experience Executive/Butler
Crew Handling Agent
F&B Attendant
Belldesk Attendant
Flight Coordinator/Operations
Charter Sales and Lifestyle Executive

About Jetex

Established in 2005, Jetex delivers an exceptional customer experience through a fusion of luxury hospitality and private aviation. Today, the company’s portfolio includes 37 private air terminals across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and South America. This network of fixed-base operators (FBOs) is backed by dedicated ground support, trip planning and concierge services.

From bespoke travel itineraries to impeccably arranged private flights, the signature Jetex experience is the pinnacle of luxury, efficiency and attention to detail, curated by more than 500 employees around the world working cohesively across 24 hours to provide all that a guest might need.

The company has earned numerous awards since its foundation, including ‘World’s Leading FBO Terminal’ and ‘FBO of The Year’ on multiple occasions. It has also been the Official FBO for several stagings of the Dubai Air Show and MEBAA Show.

Jetex continues to focus on global expansion while maintaining its emphasis on creativity and innovation, through the introduction of both new destinations and new technologies, ultimately enhancing its leadership in luxury travel.

Program details

Semester 1 - Spain (part 1)

Introduction to the Private Aviation Industry

Management Systems in Aviation

Service Delivery Strategy

Semester 1 - Switzerland (part 2)

Luxury Guest Experience

Effective Communication in an Aviation Context

High Performance Leadership

Lifestyle Brand Ambassador

Semester 2 - Internship

Program entry requirements

Minimum age

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Professional hospitality experience

Two years for students with a Bachelor's degree or five years for students without degree

Personal interview

Students need to pass a personal interview with Jetex before joining the program

English level

Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued within 24 months prior to the intended intake) are required for non-native speakers, or those who have not spent at least 2 years in full time English Education at University level prior to the intake.

English level

IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component* TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550 First Cambridge Exam: Grade A Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C Duolingo 115 with no component under 105

*Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.