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TCAA set to issue pilot training accreditation to NIT

THE Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) is on the verge of accrediting the National Institute of Transport (NIT) to begin offering pilot training, marking a significant milestone for the country’s aviation sector.

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) is on the verge of accrediting the National Institute of Transport (NIT) to begin offering pilot training, marking a significant milestone for the country’s aviation sector.

Speaking at the second international logistics and transportation conference, recently, TCAA Director General Salim Msangi said final stages of inspection were underway, following which accreditation will be granted.

Msangi said the institute, which has already acquired two training aircraft, was progressing going through the standard procedure required for aviation training certification.

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“Accrediting an institution for aviation training is a rigorous process that involves five stages of inspection to ensure it meets international standards,” said Msangi.

“The NIT has successfully completed four of these stages. Once they meet the final requirements, we will issue the accreditation, allowing them to commence pilot training,” he said.

Msangi emphasised that pilot training standards must be impeccable, given the demanding nature of the profession.

“An airplane cannot stop mid-flight, so it is crucial that the institute meets all necessary criteria to produce highly skilled pilots who meet global aviation standards.”

Once accredited, NIT will help address the country’s pilot shortage by producing internationally certified pilots. In addition to long-term training programmes, TCAA itself offers short aviation courses based on global curricula.

Discussing TCAA’s role, he said the authority oversees the regulation and enforcement of laws governing the aviation sector in the country and also offers short aviation courses.

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“In addition to NIT providing long-term aviation courses, we also have our institution that offers short courses that follow global aviation curricula,” explained Msangi.

TCAA also provides air traffic control services for all flights entering the country, and due to their capacity and modern equipment, they also manage Burundi’s airspace.

“Since Burundi does not have certified equipment to manage their airspace, the International Civil Aviation Organisation has delegated this responsibility to us. We oversee all flights entering and exiting Burundi,” he said.

He added that TCAA also manages airports, supervises local airlines and issues licences for drone operations and registration.

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