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The GANS Training Centre, located in Al Ain, is a GCAA Approved Training Organization, is recognized by ICAO as a TRAINAIR PLUS Regional Centre of Excellence, and Licensed by Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
26 May 2025 — 28 August 2025
To provide trainee, who wishes to pursue a career in air traffic management with the necessary fundamental knowledge, skills and attitude to enable progression to either on-the-job training as an ATC Assistant, or to attend ATC rating, AIS, Flight Dispatch and ATSEP training.
Trainees will be able to:
07 April 2025 — 11 July 2025 21 July 2025 — 20 October 2025
To provide the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude, for the provision of aerodrome control service and successfully complete on-the-job training, to obtain an ATC license/Certificate of Competency.
Upon Request
To provide the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude, for the provision of approach control procedural and successfully complete on-the-job training, to obtain an ATC license/Certificate of Competency.
07 April 2025 — 4 July 2025 29 September 2025 — 26 December 2025
To provide the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude, for the provision of approach control surveillance and successfully complete on-the-job training, to obtain an ATC license/Certificate of Competency.
To provide the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude, for the provision of area control surveillance and successfully complete on-the-job training, to obtain an ATC license/Certificate of Competency.
To provide the trainee holding an ATC License/Certificate of Competence with endorsement as On-the-Job Training Instructors.
To reinforce and update the knowledge and skills of on-the-job training instructors through classroom activities and practical exercises.
This English language proficiency test meets GCAA regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots based in the UAE to demonstrate proficiency in English up to and including level 6 proficiency. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
This English language proficiency test meets GCAA regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots based in the UAE to demonstrate proficiency in English at level 6. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Listening Comprehension & Oral Interaction:
Four different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-toface communication. The test-taker will describe, compare, summarize, answer questions, resolve apparent misunderstandings, and modify their language to assist someone who is less proficient in English.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to:
To provide the trainee with the knowledge and skills required to obtain regulatory approval as ATC Examiner and/or Local Competency Examiner.
To refresh the knowledge and fundamental skills of the ATS Examiner. This will ensure a high level of performance in their examiner role at the ATCU in accordance with the CARs part VIII Subpart 4.
To provide trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of Air Traffic Services based on performance-based navigation (PBN).
To review, reinforce or enhance the existing competencies of ATCOs to provide a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic, during non-routine situations.
This course is designed for ATS officers wishing to fulfil the role of Unit Training Officers, or who have been appointed to the position. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to produce, develop and maintain unit level ATC training.
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
To provide instructors with the competencies to deliver competency-based courses in a classroom, in accordance with the ICAO adopted instructor competency model.
Interactive, practical lessons and activities review and consolidate Subject Matter Experts’ understanding of a range of classroom teaching strategies and techniques.
To enable participants to appraise their existing classroom teaching practice, and apply effective techniques and strategies when delivering classroom-based instruction.
The training provides an English language foundation as preparation for new trainees who do not yet have the English language level required to begin the ICAO 051 Basic ATC course.
This course is paired with Aviation Communication 2 Intermediate.
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have gained foundation English language knowledge and skills necessary to continue with aviation communication 2.
This foundation is consolidated and extended in the following course, Aviation Communication 2 Intermediate.
This course is a continuation of the training begun in Aviation Communication 1 Pre-Intermediate.
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have gained a foundation of the English language knowledge and skills necessary to carry out communicative functions and tasks associated with aviation training.
This course enables new trainees to acquire the English language knowledge and skills required to begin the ICAO 051 Basic ATC course.
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have gained foundation English language knowledge and skills necessary to carry out communicative functions and tasks associated with aviation training.
This is a short preparatory course for new trainees intending to undertake ICAO 051 Basic ATC, for whom English is a second language. Trainees are introduced to aviation vocabulary and concepts, supporting their progression to technical training.
1. Aircraft
2. Aviation Communication
Gain an understanding of basic aviation- related vocabulary and concepts.
A short preparatory course to facilitate the acquisition of aviation language knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively and safely in an aviation environment.
Gain an understanding of basic RTF used in ATC\Pilot communications and plain English used in abnormal/emergency situations.
Aptitude Test
English Language Test
Note: the listening, reading and speaking tests are similar to IELTS General Training examinations. Marks are reported as an IELTS- equivalent average band score.
Training is designed to provide student with necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to ensure the flow of aeronautical data and information necessary for global air traffic management system safety, regularity, economy and efficiency in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 requirements.
Training designed to refresh the knowledge and fundamental skills of the ATS Shift Supervisors. This will ensure a high level of performance in their supervisory role at the ATCU in accordance with the best practices.
On successful completion of the training the participants will have the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of ATS Shift Supervisor. Specifically they will be able to:
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a shift supervisor.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to manage and administer an air traffic control facility in accordance with ICAO standards and recommended practices, and local regulations.
The training is most suitable for incumbent ATC facility chief post-holders, deputy facility chiefs, ATC shift supervisors, and senior managers.
This course addresses the operational aspects of managing an aviation training organisation. It will enable participants to apply ICAO training organisation assessment guidelines in order to prepare their training organisations to meet and maintain operational and quality standards for ICAO recognition.
The training is most beneficial for individuals responsible for establishing, managing, or operating an aviation training organisation, including current and future training.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to manage their operational teams to:
To enable participants to perform the duties of an ATS Safety incident investigator.
The training is most beneficial for personnel involved in: ATS occurrence investigations, or responsible for accident investigation agencies and civil aviation administration; airport authorities/operators, air navigation providers, ATS systems engineers, military ATS operations, unit safety officers.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to investigate ATM incidents by applying effective problem-solving strategies to:
To enable participants to refresh the duties of an ATS Safety incident investigator.
The training is most beneficial for personnel who have previously attended an ATM Incident Investigation Course or similar and are involved in: ATS occurrence investigations, or responsible for accident investigation agencies and civil aviation administration; airport authorities/ operators, air navigation providers, ATS systems engineers, military ATS operations, unit safety officers.
To enable participants to meet regulatory refresher requirements, appraise their existing incident investigation techniques and applying effective problem-solving strategies to:
To enable Air Traffic Management Staff to conduct threat and error management in the workplace, and to perform as part of a team in accordance with GCAA requirements, ICAO Cir 314 AN/178 Threat and Error Management in Air Traffic and ICAO Doc 9683 Human Factors Training Manual.
The training is most beneficial for personnel involved in ATM systems such as manager ATS, ATS supervisor, air traffic controllers, unit training officers and safety officers.
The course will provide pilots with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to coordinate effectively with air traffic controllers in order to maintain safe and expeditious air traffic services in accordance with ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Annex 2, ICAO Doc 4444 and GCAA CARs Part 8 Subpart 4.
This English language proficiency test meets ICAO regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots to demonstrate proficiency in English up to and including level 5 proficiency. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Paper 1 Listening Comprehension:
Tests understanding of pilot-to-controller and controller-to-controller communications in routine and non-routine situations.
Paper 2 Oral Interaction:
Three different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-to- face communication.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate proficiency in:
This English language proficiency test meets ICAO regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots to demonstrate proficiency in English at level 6. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Four different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-to- face communication. The test-taker will describe, compare, summarize, answer questions, resolve apparent misunderstandings, and modify their language to assist someone who is less proficient in English.
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