aerospace & aviation

Montreal, Canada & Toulouse and Paris, France

This major has been specifically designed to develop analytical and decision-making skills as well as providing an in-depth understanding of the complex challenges and strategic opportunities of this deregulated and dynamic sector of the global economy. It is aimed at executives and senior managers with significant experience in the aerospace or aviation sectors.

During the major, participants visit leading companies in the sector such as Bombardier or Airbus and meet prestigious guest speakers from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Mc Gill University, AirBusiness Academy and IATA (International Air Transport Association).

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HEC Paris EMBA #themajor# major Academic director Georges Rochas
Georges Rochas
Academic director
Georges Rochas is an Affiliate Professor at HEC Paris. He started his career in Canada as a Professor of international business courses at HEC Montreal and at UQAM. He joined Air France in 1975 as Vice-President, Marketing for Canada and the held a variety of other positions within the airline in South America and in Paris. In 1995, he was appointed VP Marketing Sales at the head office and joined the team of President Christian Blanc to meet the challenge of transforming the company from a bankrupt flag carrier to a profitable leading major. He was then appointed Sales and Marketing Director for Air Charter International, and later Senior Consultant for Air France and Air France Consulting.
Concordia University, Aviation Management Institute (AMI), Montreal, Canada
Academic Partner
AirBusiness Academy (ABA), Toulouse, France
Academic Partner
  THE REPRESENTATIVES I MET ALL PUSHED THE BOUNDARIES OF WHAT I KNEW, AND I DEVELOPED CONFIDENCE IN MY OWN ABILITIES AND IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE. IT’S THE KIND OF EXPERIENCE I WILL STILL BE TALKING ABOUT 20 YEARS FROM NOW.  
Development Director for Air France,
Johann Panier
The Aviation and Aerospace Major program far exceeded my expectations.

I met representatives from the International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Air Transport Authority, airlines, manufacturers, researchers and industry experts. They all really pushed the boundaries of what I knew, and I developed confidence in my own abilities and ideas for the future. It’s the kind of experience I will still be talking about 20 years from now. Today, I now see the big picture at Air France as their Business Development Director!”

  Through the HEC Paris network and the broader perspective i have gained on innovation, I am now prepared for my new position as marketing director for Boeing.  
Marketing Director for Boeing,
Alexander Jabenko
The impressive networking opportunities and the new perspectives I gained on the aviation industry were perfectly tailored to my particular needs. The Aviation Major focuses on current industry issues and perspectives.

It’s been tremendously helpful to have such a thorough understanding of the challenges facing the aerospace industry. Experts share their experience and vision of the market and the future, helping us to understand where the aviation industry is headed and how to ensure success. Our time in Montreal was highly informative: we were able to compare and adapt what we learned to our own business context.