Skyplan unveils new training offering

Skyplan Aviation Academy is at MEBAA with news that its Dubai-based flight dispatcher training is launching at the show.

“We have just received our flight dispatch training organization (FDTO) certificate from the GCAA. This means that we can now offer flight dispatch theoretical and on-job training in the UAE,” said Muhammad Sami, president and CEO of Skyplan.

“We have 40 years of experience in flight planning and flight dispatch that we are looking forward to sharing with our students. We’ve developed a competency-based programme that meets ICAO and GCAA, UAE standards.”

The company has invested in state-of-the-art facilities, which includes a dedicated classroom space where trainers can deliver lectures and engage with students on a one-on-one basis if needed.

“Our instructors come from diverse backgrounds including airline operations, military aviation, air traffic control, and other related fields – so they bring a wealth of knowledge to the table when it comes to teaching students about best practices in flight dispatching procedures and safety protocols,” said Sami.

“Our state-of-the-art on-the-job training (OJT) centre is situated within our Skyplan Operations Control Centre (OCC), which brings together the best of both worlds – professional training from knowledgeable instructors combined with an engaging experience through our technologically advanced system. Not only does it equip our students with essential skills, it also allows them to familiarise themselves with realistic scenarios that are relevant to their future careers.”

Sami said the company was inspired to open a flight dispatch training organization after seeing a rise in demand.

“We have seen that our partners need assistance in safely managing their ever-growing fleets of aircraft in highly congested airspace environments, while staying compliant with all applicable rules and regulations. We believe this training academy will result in improved safety standards overall within the industry, as well as a more efficient management of airline operations in general.”