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TRAINING
PROGRAMMES @ QAC
When you first join Qatar Aeronautical College, you normally
enter the English Language Department for a period of time determined
by your performance in an initial
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Entry Test (more info | Application
Process).
However, in exceptional cases, students with a strong background
in both English and Mathematics may be accepted directly into
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English Language &
Academic Skills
Most students start by taking courses in General English and
Mathematics for 22 or 44 weeks. The aim of these courses is
not only to improve language and mathematics skills but also
to develop effective study habits. On successful completion
of the General English course, you will progress to the appropriate
Technical Foundation Course.
The 22 week Technical Foundation Courses are designed to prepare
you for further training in a variety of aviation-related disciplines.
Each course uses the most appropriate balance of technical English
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Language, Mathematics and Science to thoroughly
prepare you academically and linguistically for the next phase
of your training. Students study individually, in small groups
and as a class, utilizing a broad range of material, from teacher-based
material to the latest multimedia technology. A major feature
of the courses is the incorporation of materials to be used
in the next phase of your training and in the workplace.
At the end of your English Language courses, you need to achieve
a pass mark of 70% in all subjects in order to move on to your
chosen aviation-related training programme.
(more info | English Language) |
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Pilot Training Programme
The Pilot Training Programme at Qatar Aeronautical College
is designed to enable a student with no aviation experience
to achieve a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Multi-Engine
Instrument Rating and with Air Transport Licence theoretical
knowledge. This is usually known as a “frozen” ATPL
(Airline Transport Pilot Licence), and it is the basic requirement
if you wish to fly for commercial airlines.
The Programme starts with 10 weeks of full-time Ground School,
during which you study the following Joint Aviation Authority
(JAA) / Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) subjects:
010 Air Law
020 Aircraft General Knowledge
030 Flight Performance and Planning
040 Human Performance
050 Meteorology
060 Navigation (General/Radio)
070 Operational Procedures
080 Principles of Flight
090 Communications
Over the next 50 weeks, you will alternate days of flying with
days in Ground School.
Your flying time should amount to at least 126 hours flying
a single-engine Piper PA28 Archer and 39 hours flying a twin-engine
Piper PA34 Seneca.
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In addition, you should complete 51 hours
of simulator time.
Meanwhile, in Ground School, you will complete approximately
1000 hours of instruction in subjects following the QCAA requirements.
All examinations are based on this format and set by the QCAA.
You must successfully pass all ATPL Ground Knowledge examinations
(75% pass mark) as well a CPL Flying Skills Test and a Multi-Engine
Instrument Rating Test in order to achieve the “frozen”
ATPL. At this point, you are ready to join your sponsoring airline.
Your ATPL becomes “unfrozen” when you have achieved
1500 hours of total flying time, including 100 hours as Pilot
in Command. You must also be 21 years of age or older.
Flight Dispatcher Training Programme
The Flight Dispatcher Training Programme involves much the same
Ground School syllabus as the Pilot Training Programme and lasts
approximately six months. Sponsored trainees usually go on to
complete another six months of on-the-job training with their
airline.
(more info | Pilot Training) |
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Aircraft Maintenance
Engineer Training Programme
When you enter the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Training Department,
you will start a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer course
conforming to Qatar Civil Aviation Regulations (QCAR) Part 66.
The basic programme lasts for two and a half years and includes
the following subject modules:
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Electrical Fundamentals
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Electronic Fundamentals
• Digital Techniques &
Electronic Instrument Systems
• Materials and Hardware
• Maintenance Practices
• Basic Aerodynamics
• Human Factors
• Aviation Legislation,
• Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
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Propulsion
• Gas Turbine Engines
• Piston
Engines
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• Propellers
• On-the-Job
Training
• Course Project
The pass mark in modular examinations is 75%.
When you successfully complete the programme, you will receive
a Certificate of Recognition and a Diploma, both issued by the
College. The Certificate of Recognition is a legal document
certifying compliance with the knowledge and skills requirement
of QCAR-66, which is identical in scope and level to the equivalent
European standard.
If you are sponsored by Qatar Airways, you will usually be offered
employment by the airline upon graduating from the College.
After a further two years of practical experience, you will
qualify for the Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License,
issued by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).
You can then go on to complete Type Training, which qualifies
you to work on specific types of aircraft. This can take two
months or more for each aircraft type.
(more info | Engineering) |
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Air Traffic Controller
Training Programme
The Air Traffic Control (ATC) Course lasts approximately 18
months and leads to a Diploma in Air Traffic Control that is
recognized by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO).
The first phase is Air Traffic Control Induction (ICAO ATC051).
Subjects in this course include:
• Rules of the Air
• Air Traffic Services
• ICAO Organization
• Flight Navigation (Theory)
• Principles of
Flight
• Basic Search and Rescue Procedures
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Aerodrome Ground Aids (Phase 1)
• Aviation Meteorology
(Phase 1)
• Communication Procedures (General).
After the nine-week theoretical course, you will then spend
eight weeks in an Aerodrome Control Tower to obtain practical
experience. Successful completion of this phase qualifies you
as an Air Traffic Control Assistant.
The next phase is the Aerodrome Control Course (ICAO ATC 052).
Subjects include:
• Aerodrome Control Procedures
• Flight Navigation
(Plotting)
• Search and Rescue
• Air Traffic
Services
• Aviation Meteorology (Phase 2)
•
Aerodrome Ground Aids (Phase 2)
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• Human Factors
• Communication Procedures (Aerodrome).
You will also complete 35 practical exercises on a 3-Dimensional
Simulator, which is designed to simulate real-life situations
in the aerodrome environment.
This phase lasts 24 weeks and, if you are successful, you will
be a rated Aerodrome Controller. You will then have to work
for a minimum of 90 hours under supervision in the Control Tower
before being allowed to work solo. Upon completing this period
of validation training, you will be issued with an ATC license
to operate as an Aerodrome Controller.
The third phase is the Approach Procedural (Non-Radar) Course
(ICAO ATC 053). During this 12 week course, you will study Approach
Control Procedures and Aircraft Operation Standards, and perform
30 practical exercises in the Simulator.
If successful, you will be a rated Approach Controller. You
will then have to complete at least 180 hours of dual training
before being validated and issued with a license to operate
as an Approach Controller (Non-Radar).
Additional courses include Approach Radar (ICAO ATC 054), Area
Non-Radar (ATC 055), and Area Radar (ATC 056).
All courses are ICAO-recognized and endorsed by the Civil Aviation
Authorities of all the Gulf States. Successful students are
qualified to work in any country recognizing these ICAO courses.
(more info | Air Traffic Control) |
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Meteorologist Training
Programme
This is a three-year programme leading to a College Diploma
in Aeronautical Meteorology, which is awarded upon successful
completion of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Courses
II, III and IV. The Diploma entitles you to undergo an appropriate
period of on-the-job training to qualify as a Meteorological
Forecaster.
The basic course in Meteorology is WMO Class IV, which lasts
20 weeks. The course includes:
• Elementary Mathematics
• General Meteorology
• Earth Science
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Surface and Aerological Observations
• Weather Charts
and Plotting
• Meteorological Instruments
• Climatology.
If successful, you will graduate as a Meteorological
Observer and be able to make meteorological and aerological
observations at designated weather stations.
The intermediate level course in Meteorology is WMO Class III,
which lasts for 18 months. Subjects include intermediate level
courses in:
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Meteorological
Statistics
• Synoptic Meteorology
• Dynamic
Meteorology
• Physical Meteorology
• Aeronautical Meteorology
• Climatology
• Tropical Meteorology
• Satellite Meteorology
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• Meteorological Communications
• Radar.
If successful, you will graduate as an Assistant Meteorological
Officer or Assistant Forecaster and be able to assist the forecaster
in meteorological and aeronautical forecasting offices.
The advanced level course in Meteorology is WMO Class II. This
course is 12 months in duration and includes higher level courses
in:
• Mathematics
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Meteorological Statistics
• Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
• Applied Dynamic Meteorology
• Physical Meteorology
inc. Cloud Physics
• Aeronautical Meteorology
• Climatology
• Tropical Meteorology
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Radar & Satellite Meteorology
• Marine Meteorology
• Weather Analysis & Forecasting
• Hydro
Meteorology
• Air Pollution.
If successful, you will graduate with a College Diploma in Aeronautical
Meteorology and qualify to work as a Meteorological Officer
or a Forecaster in Meteorological and Aeronautical Forecasting
Offices.
All courses are recognized by the WMO and are endorsed by the
Civil Aviation Authorities of all the Gulf States. Successful
students are qualified to work in any country that is a member
of the WMO.
(more info | Meteorology) |
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