AISA Aeronautical Information Services Assistant
Ensuring the flow of aeronautical data needed for the safety of global air traffic management.
Job purpose
To ensure the flow of aeronautical data and aeronautical information necessary for Global Air Traffic Management (ATM) System safety, regulatory, economy, and efficiency in an environmentally sustainable manner. The role and importance of aeronautical data and aeronautical information changed significantly with the implementation of Area Navigation (RNAV), Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), Airborne Computer-Based Navigation Systems, Performance-Based Communication (PBC), Performance-Based Surveillance (PBS), Data Link Systems and Satellite Voice Communications (SATVOICE). Corrupt, erroneous, late, or missing aeronautical data and aeronautical information can potentially affect the safety of air navigation.
The AIS scholarship program is offered to
- Potential high school
- Diploma
- Graduate students
- 01 Provide administrative and operational assistance to the departmental teams in delivering designated AIS services.
- 02 Assist the Briefing team in flight plan data input for aircraft departing from ADAC airports.
- 03 Assist the AIS teams in the collection, collation, distribution and/or processing of aeronautical information.
- 04 Adhere to Aviation Safety Management System and Quality Management System across all aspects.
- 05 Identify and report any safety risks in accordance with the Safety Management System.
- 06 Take necessary measures to adhere to the recommended corrective and preventive actions resulting from AIS audits.
- 07 Collect, record, and distribute obstacles for Electronic Terrain Obstacle Data (ETOD).
- 08 Create and distribute aeronautical information NOTAM.
- 09 Prepare and disseminate aeronautical information — flight plans, pre-flight information bulletin, and flight information reports.
- 10 Provide AIS services at Aerodrome Reporting Office (ARO).
Who qualifies for AISA.
The scholarship is open to UAE Nationals only. Specific requirements for the AISA track are listed here — they may differ from the other three scholarship programmes.
- Education
- High school ≥ 70% · or higher qualification GPA ≥ 2.5
- English
- IELTS equivalent ≥ 5.0
- Age
- 18 – 29
- National Service
- Completion certificate required
- Aptitude Test
- ≥ 70% at the Training Centre in Al Ain
Four steps from application to the first cohort.
The same flow runs for every GANS scholarship — your aptitude test for AISA is identical, sat at the Training Centre in Al Ain.
Open the application portal-
01
Online registration
Submit your application and supporting documents via the scholarship portal.
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02
Aviation Aptitude Test
Sit the test at the Training Centre in Al Ain — minimum score 70%.
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03
Interview
Panel interview with the scholarship team.
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04
Medical
Pass the aviation-class medical examination, then receive your offer.
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ATSEP
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