Entry Point North ATS Academy

Company Entry Point North
Date 25.11.2013

In November 30 students from Saudi Arabia started a two-year training programme for future air traffic controllers for General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement is entered between the Ministry of Higher Education and Entry Point North.

All the training is being held at Entry Point North’s modern training facilities in Sweden and is organised into two semesters of English language and Aviation English training followed by two semesters of Initial ATC training. The English training is provided by native English teachers. The initial ATC Training programme consists of full ICAO compliant courses comprising of both theoretical and intensive hands-on training using state-of-the-art simulators. The curriculum encompasses Aerodrome, Approach Procedural and Surveillance, Area control and other advanced aspects of Air Traffic Management. The students will also be visiting various operational sites in Scandinavia to deepen their understanding of actual daily ATC operations.

The courses, which are delivered in accordance with Entry Point North’s recognised modern training philosophy, are tailored to client requirements while retaining full compliance with ICAO standards. In addition to the training Entry Point North also assists with accommodation and daily support to the students throughout their stay in Sweden.

“We trust that this is just the beginning of a long term partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Entry Point North and we highly appreciate being selected as a future training partner. This underlines the international recognition we have gained by the industry and with our knowledge and experience it enables us to provide an outstanding study experience to the Saudi Arabian students”, says Peter Kantner, Business Development Manager.

Background information:

About Entry Point North
Entry Point North is an award winning Air Traffic Services academy. Entry Point North, jointly owned by Avinor, LFV and Naviair, was the first ATS academy accredited under the European Commission’s directives towards the vision of the Single European Sky by 2020. In 2012 Entry Point North also became ICAO Trainair Plus member.

The academy is a total training solution provider, providing a wide range of services:

  • Training for air traffic controllers and air traffic services personnel;
  • Selection and recruitment according to EUROCONTROL FEAST testing and other testing tools;
  • Training of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel;
  • Certified Aviation English testing;
  • Various consultancy services for ANSPs.

Every year more than 400 aspiring and operational ATCOs from various countries are trained at the academy’s modern facilities in Malmoe, Sweden. Specialised courses within Human Factors and Safety areas are also offered to a diverse range of ATM personnel. These courses develop the individual’s non-technical skills such as decision-making and interpersonal communication. In addition, the academy provides a broad range of ATM related training and consultancy services. Our customers are both regional and international public and private ANSPs, airports, airlines as well as military clients. The Entry Point North academy has delivered its services throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

Entry Point North is a recognised international academy with more than 70 employees and consultants originating from over 18 countries. We have more than 180 state-of-the-art simulator positions and high resolution 3D image tower simulators: two 360° and eleven 180°. In addition, the academy has a CBT facility with 40 positions to assist and reinforce students’ learning throughout the courses.

For more information, please contact Business Development Manager Peter Kantner, on +46 734 054 357 or at pek@entrypointnorth.com

Contact

Entry Point North AB
Flygledningsvagen 2
PO Box 30
Malmö-Sturup
SE-23032
Sweden
www.entrypointnorth.com
  • +46 (0) 40 694 4300