Training & Programs

Where the region’s aviation professionals are made

Operating since 2009, GANS Training Centre is one of the Middle East's leading aviation training institutions. As the UAE's first private GCAA-approved ATS Training Organisation, an ICAO Regional Training Centre of Excellence, and an ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS member since 2014, we have trained more than 8,000 aviation professionals from over 20 countries.

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8,000+ Aviation Professionals Trained
ICAO Regional Centre of Excellence
GANS Training Academy Abu Dhabi · UAE
Recognised by

Four global authorities. One Academy.

Licensed Training Provider

General Civil Aviation Authority

UAE national aviation regulator

What we teach

Three disciplines. One Academy.

We deliver certified instruction at the GANS Training Centre in Abu Dhabi, supported by state-of-the-art MicroNAV 225 and 360 tower simulators and ROSE Approach and Area Radar simulators that replicate real operational environments. Courses are delivered on-site, at client premises, or through interactive distance learning, giving ANSPs, aviation authorities, and airport operators the flexibility to train where it suits them.

  • Core air traffic services

    ATCOs · ATSEPs · SUPERVISORS
    Core air traffic services

    Air traffic management training utilizing state-of-the-art simulation equipment, spanning initial qualification through to advanced refresher and continuation courses for active professionals.

    Delivery
    Classroom, MicroNAV simulator, virtual classroom
    Location
    GANS Training Academy, Abu Dhabi, or on-site
    Accreditation
    GCAA-accredited ATS Training Organisation
    Simulator
    MicroNAV 225 & 360 — full ATC simulation environments
    ATCOs · ATSEPs · SUPERVISORS Brief us

  • Aviation English & language proficiency

    ATCOs · Pilots · Aviation professionals
    Aviation English & language proficiency

    English language proficiency testing and aviation-specific English courses delivered to strict ICAO, GCAA, and Eurocontrol standards for controllers and pilots operating in international airspace.

    Courses
    Aviation English, radiotelephony phraseology, ELP preparation
    Assessment
    GCAA ELP testing · Eurocontrol ELPAC examination
    Delivery
    Academy classroom or client site
    ATCOs · Pilots · Aviation professionals Brief us

  • Customised programmes

    ANSPs · Airport operators · Aviation organisations
    Customised programmes

    Courses designed and delivered specifically for individual Air Navigation Service Providers and aviation organisations, perfectly mapped to their distinct operational context, regulatory landscape, and workforce constraints.

    Scope
    Tailored content, duration, and assessment criteria
    Context
    Location-specific scenarios, national regulations, and local procedures built in
    Delivery
    Academy, on-site at client facility, or distance learning
    Clients
    ANSPs (Air Navigation Service Provider) and aviation operators across 20+ countries
    ANSPs · Airport operators · Aviation organisations Brief us

For a full course schedule or to brief us on a tailored programme, contact the Academy.

Scholarships · UAE Nationals

For UAE Nationals.
Fully funded.

The GANS Scholarship Programme is a fully-funded pathway into a certified aviation career, open to UAE Nationals who meet the minimum academic requirements. It covers tuition, a monthly stipend, insurance, and comprehensive on-the-job experience across four specialist tracks.

  • ATSEP Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
  • ATCO Air Traffic Control Officer
  • AISA Aeronautical Information Services Assistant
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Future-Ready Learning Forthcoming

The classroom, on every screen.

Our upcoming digital Learning Management System (LMS) seamlessly connects trainees to live instruction, interactive course materials, and verified certification records, accessible from Abu Dhabi or anywhere globally. The platform provides enrolled trainees and their organizations a unified dashboard to track progress, attend live sessions, and review recorded content on demand.

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Current cohort

Welcome back, Trainee

03 active
  • Module 01 Aerodrome Control
    Live
    78%
  • Module 02 Aviation English
    Self-paced
    42%
  • Module 03 Human Factors
    Self-paced
    21%
Next live session Scheduled
  • Access

    Anywhere, anytime

    Continue a course from the simulator floor, the ops room, or at home. Progress syncs seamlessly across all devices.

  • Live

    Live virtual classroom

    Instructor-led sessions with two-way interaction, delivering the exact same engagement and rigour as on-site training.

  • Library

    Self-paced library

    Recorded lectures, briefing packs, and quizzes available for every active enrollment, accessible at any point.

  • Track

    Per-trainee tracking

    Organizations gain absolute visibility over every learner's completion rates, assessment scores, and certification status through a centralized dashboard.

CONTACT THE ACADEMY

Tell us what you’d like to train for.

Your inquiry will route directly to GANS Centre team in Abu Dhabi to connect you with the appropriate discipline lead.

  • Individual enrolment

    A trainee enrolling in a scheduled course at the GANS Training Centre, open to professionals from the UAE and across the region.

  • Corporate cohorts

    An organisation sending a group of professionals to train together at the centre in Abu Dhabi or at your own facility.

  • Tailored programmes

    A programme built entirely around your organisation's procedures, airspace, and workforce scoped, designed, and delivered with you from the ground up.