Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), and AVTECH Middle East signed a partnership agreement at GCAS headquarters in Abu Dhabi last week. The agreement will facilitate the offering of leading aviation training modules for the first time in the Middle East focused on key operational areas.
With the rapid growth of the aviation sector in the Middle East, it is vital that training courses are linked to the latest technology advances and improvements. The new courses, that are now available in the region through the GCAS/AVTECH partnership, are unique in their method of offering as they are linked to real life operational requirements and best practice. The courses will include modules on Performance Based Operations, Collaborative Decision Making, Airborne CNS/ATM as well as Quality Management, Auditing and Human Factors courses and will be delivered at GCAS by subject matter expertise.
Dr. Othman Al Khoori, Vice President HR & Administration at ADAC, and General Manager of GCAS, said: “Since its inception in 2009, GCAS has played a stringent role in driving the aviation training industry in the region by bringing the very best in aviation training courses to Abu Dhabi through the collaboration with strategic partners, such as AVTECH. Through such initiatives and efforts, the centre will fulfil its mission in delivering the professional human capital needed to cater for the future aviation industry in the region.”
Mr. Lars Lindberg, CEO, AVTECH Middle East said: “The focus of AVTECH is to assist the aviation industry to optimize operational efficiency by offering sustainable solutions which combine leading edge technology with a human friendly approach. These training programs that are now being made available at GCAS will definitely help in improving awareness and knowledge in the region on key fundamental aspects of the aviation industry.”
For more information on training courses schedule please visit: www.gcas.ae
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GCAS and AVTECH Middle East partner to bring leading aviation modules to the Middle East