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Explore Airport and Aviation Careers—Start with a Free Course 

Offered at Olive-Harvey College | Chicago

In partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation

Evening, hybrid learning with airport professionals

Spring Session

Basic Aviation & Airport 101—Spring 2026
Date: March 3–April 30, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Course Name: Chicago Department Aviation Career Prep
Course Number: CE TDL 4212-CDA2

This session is currently full. Please check back for future course enrollment opportunities.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Aviation Career Pathways Program (ACPP) introduces you to Chicago's airports and the aviation industry through three 8-week courses that combine online learning with hands-on airport experience and engagement with industry professionals. Delivered by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Olive-Harvey College, the program provides insight into the careers that support O’Hare and Midway International Airports.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN (Spring Course)

Basic Aviation & Airport 101—Spring 2026

  • Finance and budgeting
  • Procurement and contracts
  • Workforce development and human resources
  • Planning and policy
  • Program coordination
  • Airport tour and engagement with CDA professionals

CLASS DETAILS

  • Course Name: Chicago Department Aviation Career Prep
  • Course Number: CE TDL 4212-CDA2
  • Dates: March 3–April 30, 2026
  • Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Format: Hybrid, with online instruction in Weeks 1–7 and an in-person airport experience in Week 8.
  • Cost: Free
  • Space is limited

This session is currently full. Please check back for future course enrollment opportunities.

UPCOMING 2026 COURSES

Airport Operations—Summer 2026

Learn how airports run day to day—from airfield and terminal operations to safety, facilities, customer experience, and emergency readiness.

Airport Security—Fall 2026

Discover how airports protect passengers, employees, and infrastructure through access control, threat assessment, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.


ABOUT THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

The Chicago Department of Aviation operates O’Hare and Midway International Airports—one of the busiest airport systems in the world and a major source of careers across operations, security, administration, customer service, and more.