Training Experts Working Groups (TEWG)  l   Groupe de Travail des Experts en Formation (GTEF)
AATO Strategic Plan for 2013 to 2015
Plan Stratégique de l'AATO pour 2013 à 2015
The AATO Strategic Plan for 2013 to 2015 was prepared based on information collected and compiled by the Training Experts Working Groups (TEWG), and from the meetings of the Assembly and Interim Council. The information was collected over a four year period since the meetings started in 2009.
This Strategic Plan was prepared for the purpose of guiding the establishment and operation of the Association of African Aviation Training Organisation (AATO) during the three years 2013-2015. It was prepared by the Interim Council as mandated by the Aviation Training Organisations Assembly held in Nairobi on 2nd – 4th April 2012. The establishment of a functioning AATO is aimed at achieving Recommendation 5/8 of ICAO Special AFI/RAN meeting of 2008 held in Durban, South Africa on the establishment and implementation of a framework for harmonisation and standardization of aviation training in Africa. The implementation of harmonised and standardised training is necessary for the achievement and sustenance of high level of aviation safety in Africa.
The Strategic Plan represents a prioritisation of important activities as envisaged by the Interim Council. With implementation of the activities outlined in the Plan, it is expected that AATO will be established and equipped to deliver its mandate. The detailed framework of the strategic activities, target dates, responsibility and budgets provides the necessary clarity required for the effective implementation of the Strategic Plan.
The key activities planned for implementation during the first three years include the establishment and operationalization of the AATO, the development and implementation of a system for accreditation of Centres of Excellence among the training organizations and the development of partnerships to support a sustainable AATO. In addition, AATO is expected to grow in the next three years and become the voice of Aviation Training Organisations (ATOs) in Africa, advocating their positions in international fora.
The implementation of the Strategic Plan is mainly based on funding from membership fees and subscriptions, donations and sponsorship. It is therefore, envisaged that during the initial years limited activities will be carried out due to financial constraints as the recruitment of members goes on. This is however, expected to pick up progressively as more members join the Association to benefit from the accreditation services to be offered. The development of partnerships will also help improve the financial position of AATO.
The Assessment Report of this workshop is available here, together with its supporting presentations.
Le Plan stratégique de l'AATO pour 2013-2015 a été préparé sur la base des informations recueillies et compilées par les groupes de travail des experts en formation (TEWG), et des réunions de l'Assemblée et du Conseil intérimaire. L'information a été recueillie sur une période de quatre ans depuis le début des réunions en 2009.
Ce plan stratégique a été préparé dans le but de guider la création et le fonctionnement de l'Association de l'Organisation africaine de formation aéronautique (AATO) au cours des trois années 2013-2015. Il a été préparé par le Conseil intérimaire tel que mandaté par l'Assemblée des organisations de formation aéronautique tenue à Nairobi du 2 au 4 avril 2012. La création d'un AATO opérationnel vise à réaliser la Recommandation 5/8 de la réunion spéciale AFI / RAN de l'OACI tenue en 2008. Durban, Afrique du Sud, sur l'établissement et la mise en œuvre d'un cadre d'harmonisation et de normalisation de la formation aéronautique en Afrique. La mise en œuvre d'une formation harmonisée et standardisée est nécessaire pour la réalisation et le maintien d'un niveau élevé de sécurité aérienne en Afrique.
Le Plan stratégique représente une hiérarchisation des activités importantes envisagées par le Conseil intérimaire. Avec la mise en œuvre des activités décrites dans le plan, l'AATO devrait être établie et équipée pour s'acquitter de son mandat. Le cadre détaillé des activités stratégiques, les dates cibles, la responsabilité et les budgets fournissent la clarté nécessaire à la mise en œuvre efficace du Plan stratégique.
Les principales activités prévues pour la mise en œuvre au cours des trois premières années comprennent la création et l'opérationnalisation de l'AATO, le développement et la mise en œuvre d'un système d'accréditation des centres d'excellence et le développement de partenariats pour soutenir une AATO durable. En outre, l'AATO devrait connaître une croissance au cours des trois prochaines années et devenir la voix des organisations de formation aéronautique (ATO) en Afrique, en défendant leurs positions dans les forums internationaux.
La mise en œuvre du plan stratégique repose principalement sur le financement des frais d'adhésion et des abonnements, des dons et des commandites. Il est donc prévu qu'au cours des premières années, des activités limitées seront menées en raison de contraintes financières au fur et à mesure du recrutement des membres. On s'attend cependant à ce que ce nombre augmente au fur et à mesure que de nouveaux membres se joignent à l'Association pour bénéficier des services d'accréditation qui seront offerts. Le développement de partenariats contribuera également à améliorer la situation financière de l'AATO.
Le rapport d'évaluation de cet atelier est disponible ici, avec ses présentations de soutien.
Source: http://aviation-africa.eu/content/workshop

AATO Conference 2012  l   Conférence AATO 2012

Naoribi, Kenya. 2 to 4 April 2012
Source: https://www.icao.int/safety/afiplan/Pages/AATO_Conference_2012.aspx
Invitation Letters:  English  l   Français
Registration Form:  English  l   Français
Agenda:  English  l   Français
Draft Constituion:  English  l   Français
Presentations:
Designation of Centers of Excellence by Mr. Rodney Subramany Senior Manager: ATNS Aviation Training Academy
Establishment of Training Advisory Board by Shadrack Lesoro, Executive Manager, Human Resources, South African Civil Aviation Authority
Framework for Harmonization of Aviation Training in Africa by Dr. Abdelkarim Elsayed, Dean of Air Traffic Control College, Egyptian Aviation Academy
Regional Policy by Mr. Ken Kaunda, Chairman, ACI-Africa Human Resources Working Group
Report on the status of aviation training needs and resources in Africa by Maamoune Chakira, Regional Officer, AFI Comprehensive Regional Plan for aviation safety in Africa, ICAO Eastern & Southern Africa (ESAF)
Interm Council Members and Terms of Reference

Annual General Assembly  l   Assemblée Générale Annuelle

2016 AGA Report  l   Rapport AGA 2016
Kampala, Uganda. 23 to 25 August 2016 

The 2016 Annual General Assembly was hosted by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uganda. The Assembly was held at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala, Uganda, from 23 to 25 August 2016. The theme of AATO's 2nd Annual General Assembly was “Aviation Training Partnership and Collaboration: Challenges and Opportunities.”   
     The meeting was held in English with French translation, and was well attended by 110 participants from 18 states and 6 regional/international organizations. 
     The AATO Secretariate was represented by Mrs. Margareth Kyarwenda, Secretary General of the AATO assisted by: Mrs. Jane Kanyunyuzi, Principal Economic Regulation Officer; Ms. Jane Nakimu, Principal Aviation Security Inspector; Mr. Daniel Bateeze, Senior Aeronautical Information Management Officer; and Mr. Andrew Kasozi, Data Analyst.
L'Assemblée générale annuelle de 2016 a été accueillie par l'Autorité de l'aviation civile de l'Ouganda, au nom du Gouvernement de la République de l'Ouganda. L'Assemblée s'est tenue à l'hôtel Imperial Royale, Kampala, en Ouganda, du 23 au 25 août 2016. Le thème de la 2ème Assemblée générale annuelle de l'AATO était "Partenariat et collaboration en matière de formation aéronautique: défis et opportunités."
     La réunion s'est déroulée en anglais avec traduction en français et a accueilli 110 participants de 18 États et 6 organisations régionales / internationales. 
     Le secrétariat de l'AATO était représenté par Mme Margareth Kyarwenda, secrétaire générale de l'AATO, assistée de: Mme Jane Kanyunyuzi, responsable principale de la réglementation économique; Mme Jane Nakimu, inspectrice principale de la sécurité de l'aviation; M. Daniel Bateeze, responsable principal de la gestion de l'information aéronautique; et M. Andrew Kasozi, analyste de données.

Download the 2016 Annual General Assembly  Assessment Report. 
Téléchargez le rapport d'évaluation annuel de l'Assemblée générale de 2016.

ICAO Safety: AFI Steering Committee Meetings  l   Sécurité de l'OACI: Réunions du Comité Directeur AFI
Source: https://www.icao.int/safety/afiplan/Pages/steering-committee.aspx
•    Fourteenth Steering Commitee Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 24 October 2014
•    Thirteenth Steering Commitee Meeting, Dakar, Senegal, 29 - 30 May 2014
•    Twelfth Steering Committee Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 14 November 2013
•    Eleventh Steering Committee Meeting, Montreal, Canada. 13 - 14 March 2013
•    Tenth Steering Committee Meeting, Montreal, Canada. 25 - 26 October 2012
•    Ninth Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 30 April - 1 May 2012
•    Eighth Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 24 - 25 October 2011
•    Seventh Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 14 - 15 April 2011
•    Sixth Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 17 - 18 November 2011
•    Fifth Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 28 - 30 April 2010
•    Fouth Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 13 - 14 October 2009
•    Third Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 28 - 29 May 2009
•    Second Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 20 - 21 October 2008
•    First Steering Committee Meeting Montreal, Canada. 14 - 15 October 2008

Annual General Assembly  l   Assemblée Générale Annuelle

2013 AGA Report  l   Rapport AGA 2013
Abuja, Nigeria. 10 to 12 April 2013  

Source: https://www.icao.int/safety/afiplan/Pages/AATO_Assembly_2013.aspx

Assembly 2013 documentation

• Report of the Constitutive Assembly of the Association of African Training Organisations (AATO) by the Secretary of the AATO Interim Council
• Invitation Letter and Agenda   l   Lettre d'invitation et ordre du jour 
• Registration Form  l   Fiche d'inscription  
• Information bulletin, Abuja, Nigeria  l   Bulletin d'information, Abuja, Nigeria 
• Program for AATO Constitutive Assembly and First Meeting 
• Address by Mr. Meshesha Belayneh, ICAO Eastern Regional Director to AATO Assembly 
• Address by Ms. Justina Nyaga, AATO Interim Council Chairperson 
• Welcome Address by Mrs. Chinyere Kalu, Rector/Chief Executive, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) 
• Keynote Address by Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah Oon, Minister of Aviation, Nigeria 
• Opening Speech by Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji OOn, Head of Service of the Federation

AATO Documentation

• AATO Constitution
• AATO Advocacy Guidelines
• AATO Application Form
• AATO Assembly Meetings and Council Procedures
• AATO Brochure 
• AATO Business Plan and Financials for the period of 2013 and 2014 
• AATO Centre of Excellence Audit Checklist 
• AATO Communication Guidelines 
• AATO Council Election Voting Form 
• AATO Financial Regulations, Member's Fees and Annual Subscription Fees 
• AATO Criteria for the selection of the Host Organisation 
• AATO Job Descriptions and Role Profiles 
• AATO logo 
• AATO Procedure for the appointment of the Secretary General and Technical Co-Ordinator 
• AATO Criteria and Procedures for the designation of Aviation Training Centers of Excellence 
• AATO Strategic Plan for 2013 to 2015 
• AATO Training Policy

Presentations

• African Airlines Association (AFRAA)
• African School of Meteorology and Civil Aviation (EAMAC) the EAMAC is one of the three schools of the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA)
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• AATO Constitution
• AATO Interim Council Report
• AATO Logo
• AATO Procedures Manual
• AATO Strategic Plan 2013 - 2015
• AATO Council Election Procedure
• Criteria for the selection of the host Organisation
• Report on the background of AATO

Annual General Assembly  l   Assemblée Générale Annuelle

The AATO 4^th General Assembly will unite around 200 senior aviation training managers, Instructors, Inspectors, ANSP delegates from Africa and beyond for two days of networking, debate, analysis and insight.

The AATO 4^th General Assembly is kindly hosted by Ecole Africaine de la Météorologie et de l’Aviation Civile ( EAMAC), one of ASECNA schools based in Niamey - NIGER.

The Venue is : BRAVIA HOTEL NIAMEY
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An introduction to our General Assembly

Aviation is a sector of strategic importance that supports a broad set of economic and social development. The provision of quality aviation training is critical for the development of a sustainable, safe and secure air transport industry in Africa. As a region that faces shortages in critical skills in key areas of civil aviation to plan, coordinate, manage, operate, and oversee all complex operations in various aviation infrastructure, the growth of the industry will be influenced by the pace at which African organizations are able to develop and retain adequate and skilled human resources in compliance with ICAO provisions, plans, programs and required performance specified in ICAO SARPS

The establishment of AATO in Abuja in 2013 was key to the creation of a framework for harmonization and standardization of aviation training in Africa.

Since the third general assembly in 2019, AATO has made tremendous strides towards the realization of the objective. AATO has developed the African Aviation Training Roadmap so as to provide guidance on the development of training aviation personnel in Africa to meet future demands for the industry and in congruent with the ICAO strategic objectives, global and regional plans.  The Road Map was aimed at helping stakeholders to develop and implement plans to ensure that they improve their human resource requirements in order to meet the ICAO standards and recommended practices.  The AATO objective of providing harmonized and standardized quality training in Africa will empower ATOs and assist States in achieving the minimum safety and security standards.

The general assembly is expected to bring together aviation training organizations, individual professionals, and other organizations with interest in aviation training in Africa and beyond and will discuss the aviation training roadmap and other pertinent safety, security and facilitation training issues as well as training and personnel strategies towards the implementation of the single African air transport market (SAATM).

The theme of the assembly is “Unlocking Africa’s Aviation Skills Development for Recovery, Sustainability & SAATM Implementation.”

Panel topics:

• The Role of Aviation Training Organizations in the industry recovery and sustainability.
• Aviation Training Organizations’ Role in improving Critical Element 4 CE4) to enhance safety, security and facilitation.
• Collaboration and Cooperation Between ATOs: Strategies to meet ICAO Strategic Objectives, Global, Regional, and National Plans.
• Investment in ATOs towards the Achievement of the SAATM.
• Taking Aviation Training to the Next Level: Connecting the Dots. Empowering AATO for Sustainable Capacity Building Programs.

The discussions will be conducted in English and French.

Submission of Documents
Participants wishing to submit Information papers and Working Papers should forward them to the Assembly Secretariat contact below.

Please confirm your participation as soon as possible but not later than 11th November 2022, by sending your details and filled registration forms to :

Margareth Kyarwenda

AATO Secretary General

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Cel: +255 784 267 778

KAMATE Joel

AATO Focal Point - EAMAC

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Cel: +227 90 36 35 72

Council Meetings  l   Réunions du Conseil

6th AATO Council Meeting report
Rapport de la réunion du Conseil VI de l'AATO
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 15 to 16 March 2015
The 6th AATO Council Meeting was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the 15 to 16 March 2015. The meeting was attended by 9 participants, including members and observers from the Sudan High Level Academy and African Aviation Services, who also  sponsored the two day meeting.
La 6ème réunion du Conseil AATO s'est tenue à l'Hôtel Sheraton à Addis-Abeba, en Ethiopie, du 15 au 16 mars 2015. Ont participé à la réunion 9 participants, dont des membres et des observateurs de l'Académie de haut niveau du Soudan et des Services aéronautiques africains, qui ont également parrainé la réunion de deux jours.

Download the 2015 6th AATO Council Meeting Report.
Téléchargez le rapport de la réunion du Conseil de l'ACAT 2015.

1st Annual General Assembly  l   1st Assemblée Générale Annuelle

2014 AGA Report  l   Rapport AGA 2014
Zanzibar, Tanzania. 1 to 3 October 2014 

The 1st Annual General Assembly was hosted by the Tanzanian Government and held at Zanzibar Beach Resort in Tanzania from 1 to 3 October 2014. 
La 1ère Assemblée générale annuelle a été accueillie par le Gouvernement tanzanien et s'est tenue à Zanzibar Beach Resort en Tanzanie du 1er au 3 Octobre 2014.

Download the Zanzibar Delegate Information Bulletin. 
Téléchargez le bulletin d'information des délégués de Zanzibar. 

Annual General Assembly  l   Assemblée Générale Annuelle

2022  l   2022
Accra, Ghana. 28 to 30 October 2022
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2016  l   2016
Kampala, Uganda. 23 to 25 August 2016
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2015  l   2015
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2014  l   2014
Zanzibar, Tanzania. 1 to 3 October 2014
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2013  l   2013
Abuja, Nigeria. 10 to 12 April 2013
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