Training & Programs

Training the people who keep the region flying.

GANS Training Academy is a GCAA-accredited ATS Training Organisation and an ICAO Regional Training Centre of Excellence for Air Navigation Services. Headquartered in Al Ain.

6,800+Students trained
ICAORegional Centre of Excellence
Recognised by

Four global authorities certify the courses delivered out of Al Ain.

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Accredited ATS Training Organisation

General Civil Aviation Authority

UAE civil aviation regulator

What we teach

Three disciplines. One Academy.

Training is delivered at the GANS Training Academy in Al Ain or at the client’s premises. Tap a card for the detail.

  • Core air traffic services

    ATCOs · ATSEPs · Supervisors
    Core air traffic services

    Air traffic management training on state-of-the-art equipment, including simulation, at the GANS Training Academy in Al Ain.

    Delivery
    Classroom, simulator, virtual classroom
    Location
    GANS Training Academy · Al Ain
    Accreditation
    GCAA-accredited ATS Training Organisation
    ATCOs · ATSEPs · SupervisorsBrief us
  • Aviation English

    ATCOs · Pilots
    Aviation English

    English Language proficiency testing and aviation-specific English language courses.

    Courses
    General and aviation-specific English
    Assessment
    English Language proficiency testing
    Delivery
    Academy classroom or client site
    ATCOs · PilotsBrief us
  • Customised programmes

    ANSPs · Aviation operators
    Customised programmes

    Courses developed for individual Air Navigation Service Providers and aviation organisations — delivered at the Academy or on-site.

    Scope
    Tailored content and duration
    Context
    Location-specific scenarios built in
    Delivery
    Academy or on-site at client facility
    ANSPs · Aviation operatorsBrief 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 covers tuition, a monthly stipend, insurance and on-the-job experience — open to UAE Nationals who meet the minimum requirements.

  • ATSEPAir Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
  • ATCOAir Traffic Control Officer
  • ATCAAir Traffic Control Assistant
  • AISAAeronautical Information Services Assistant
Learning Management SystemForthcoming

The classroom, on every screen.

A digital classroom in development for the Academy — connecting trainees to live instruction, course materials, and their certification records, from Al Ain or anywhere across the region. Launching alongside the next intake.

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Current cohort

Welcome back, Trainee

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

    Anywhere. Anytime.

    Continue a course from the simulator floor, the OPS room, or at home — progress syncs across devices.

  • 02Live

    Real-time virtual classroom

    Instructor-led sessions with two-way interaction. Trainees attend remotely with the same engagement as on-site.

  • 03Library

    Self-paced course material

    Recorded lectures, briefing packs, and quizzes for every active enrolment — re-watchable at any point.

  • 04Track

    Per-trainee progress

    Organisations see every learner's completion, scores, and certification status in one dashboard.

Contact training

Tell us what you’d like to train for.

The form goes to the GANS Academy team in Al Ain — they will route your enquiry to the right discipline lead.

  • Individual enrolment

    A trainee signing up for a course on the Academy schedule in Al Ain.

  • Corporate cohorts

    A group of operators from your organisation training together as a single intake.

  • Tailored programmes

    A customised curriculum delivered at your facility — the Academy team scopes it with you.

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