Before joining ENAC

Could you briefly introduce your background before you joined the Advanced Master in Airport Management?

Before joining ENAC, I graduated in Ukraine as an engineer specialized in road and aerodrome construction, and I began my career as an Airfield Operations Manager at a Ukrainian airport. After a period working in logistics and then relocating to France, I wanted to reconnect with the aviation sector but needed guidance on how to re-enter the field.

What motivated you to choose this program and how did it align with your ambitions?

Aviation has always been my passion, and my first experience at the airport left a lasting impression. When I moved to France, I wanted to return to this industry but needed a clear way forward. ENAC quickly stood out as the natural choice. The Advanced Master in Airport Management offered exactly what I was looking for: a one year, comprehensive program covering all key aspects of airport management, taught by experienced industry professionals. It provided the perfect bridge to relaunch my career in the French aviation sector.

During the program and its benefits afterwards

What key technical and transversal skills did you acquire through the program?

The program covers all major areas of airport management, from operations and safety to marketing and finance. Beyond acquiring this broad technical knowledge, the program helped me uncover new professional interests. For instance, I discovered the air cargo sector during the course and my internship. Today, I work in Air Cargo Development at Paris CDG Airport, a dynamic and meaningful field I wouldn’t have imagined before.

Did this degree give you a competitive advantage and serve as a career booster? How?

Absolutely. The technical knowledge is a strong asset, but the real competitive advantage comes from the network you build. The program is taught by industry experts from different areas of the aviation ecosystem, and my classmates have since taken roles across airports, airlines, consulting firms, and aviation authorities around the world. Aviation is a small world, and these relationships naturally become long term professional links. ENAC graduates stay connected and actively support each other.

Your analysis some years after

In one sentence, how would you summarise the added value of this program?

A program that provides both the knowledge and the professional network you need to enter — and grow within — the global aviation industry.

Would you recommend this program and why?

Yes, definitely. Because it offers a unique combination of academic excellence, practical insights from industry experts, and direct exposure to the realities of airport management. It is an efficient, well structured, career oriented program that truly opens doors, whether you are entering the field or repositioning yourself within the aviation sector.

What message would you send to future aviation professionals considering joining this program?

Go for it. If you are passionate about airports and want to build a meaningful career in aviation, this program will give you the right foundations, the right perspective, and the right professional connections. It is an intense year — but one that transforms your future.