Who we are

The Centre has existed from 1985 supporting training of technical cadres in the air navigation services under the then Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA) that came into establishment after the collapse of East African Community. The Civil Aviation (Training Centre) Establishment Order, 2020 made under sections 26 (1)(o) of the Civil Aviation ACT (CAP 80), legalizes the existence of the Centre and stipulates;

The objectives

(a) ensure that the requirements of qualified and competent aviation professionals are adequately met in aviation industry
(b) maintain competent and self-motivated aviation trainers or instructors and
(c) support personnel so as to create and maintain a Centre of excellence in aviation training capable of meeting internal and external training needs.

The functions

(a) train professionals in the aviation industry
(b) provide adequate and up to date training facilities
(c) assist in the preservation, transmission, dissemination and enhancement of knowledge in the field of aviation
(d) create a sense of public responsibility for aviation and to promote respect for learning and pursuit of truth
(e) prepare students to work with stakeholders worldwide in the aviation industry for the purpose of better development and strengthening of economy
(f) conduct examinations, grant certificates and other awards of the Centre
(g) affiliate with other institutions
(h) develop training courses
(i) develop and maintain Quality Manual and Training and Procedure Manual
(j) initiate and conduct basic and applied research in the fields of aviation and to promote the integration of the research with training and aviation service providers
(k) mainstream gender issues and equal opportunities in all Institution’s programmes and activities to enhance equity and productivity
(l) develop and maintain the aviation library
(m) provide consultancy services in aviation industry
(n) provide for the social welfare of students, instructors and other staff and
(o) perform any other function conferred upon the Centre by the Authority.