East African School of Aviation (EASA) is the training directorate of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). Established in 1954 and modernized in 1982, EASA operates on 87 acres, just 15 km east of Nairobi and minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). It is recognized as an ICAO Platinum Training Centre of Excellence (TCE), IATA Authorized Training Centre (ATC), ICAO Aviation Security Training Centre (ASTC), Government Safety Inspector (GSI) endorsed centre, and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
EASA delivers competency-based training in all major civil aviation fields (except pilot training), producing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitude required for the global aviation industry. Courses are taught by expert instructors and align with ICAO standards.
Vision: To be the global aviation training Centre of Choice.
Mission: Effectively offering quality training that meets the needs of the global aviation industry by optimally leveraging resources.
Values: Excellence, Integrity, Resilience, Professionalism, Responsiveness.
Accreditations & Accolades:
- IATA Top Regional Performer in Africa & Middle East (2019–2023)
- ICAO Platinum TCE
- KCAA Approved Training Organization (ATO)
- ISO 9001:2015 (KEBS)
- TrainAir Plus Full Member (ICAO)
- IATA CBTA Provider
- TVETA-registered TVET institution
Location: Wilson Airport Campus and JKIA vicinity.
Website: www.easa.ac.ke
Social: @EASAkenya (X), facebook.com/EASA KENYA
Contacts: +254 020 6823602-7 | +254 716 164229/30 | +254 733 777721/24
Email: info@easa.ac.ke | admissions@easa.ac.ke | registrar@easa.ac.ke | finance@easa.ac.ke
How to Apply & Pay: Apply online via www.easa.ac.ke → Online Services (download user manual if needed). Payments via bank transfer or M-Pesa (details on portal).
2026 Training Programme & Fees Summary
All fees are in USD (international) and KES (local). Courses are delivered at EASA campuses unless noted (some virtual/blended).
Air Traffic Management (ATM) / Air Traffic Control (ATC)
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Air Traffic Control (ATC) | 13 Weeks | 05 Jan – 03 Apr; 06 Jul – 02 Oct | 5,065 | 506,500 |
| Aerodrome Control | 10 Weeks | 13 Apr – 19 Jun; 12 Oct – 18 Dec | 4,810 | 481,000 |
| Aerodrome Control Refresher | 2 Weeks | 12–23 Jan; 06–17 Jul | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| Approach Control Procedural | 9 Weeks | Multiple (Jan–Aug) | 4,376 | 437,600 |
| Approach Control Procedural Refresher | 2 Weeks | Apr & Sep–Oct | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| Approach Control – Surveillance | 9 Weeks | Mar–May; Sep–Nov | 4,376 | 437,600 |
| Approach Control – Surveillance Refresher | 2 Weeks | May & Nov | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| Area Control – Procedural | 9 Weeks | Jan–Mar; Feb–Apr; Jun–Aug | 4,376 | 437,600 |
| Area Control – Procedural Refresher | 2 Weeks | Apr & Sep–Oct | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| Area Control – Surveillance | 9 Weeks | Mar–May; Sep–Nov | 4,376 | 437,600 |
| Area Control – Surveillance Refresher | 2 Weeks | May & Nov | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| Search and Rescue – Mission Coordinators | 4 Weeks | 04–29 May; 02–27 Nov | 4,007 | 400,700 |
| Search and Rescue – Mission Coordinators Refresher | 2 Weeks | Jan & Jul | 1,962 | 196,200 |
| ICAO STP – Search and Rescue – Administrators | 2 Weeks | 09–20 Feb; 03–14 Aug | 1,962 | 196,200 |
Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) / ATSEP
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATSEP Phase 1 | 10 Weeks | 05 Jan – 13 Mar | 4,075 | 407,500 |
| ILS Concepts / Maintenance | 3–4 Weeks | Various | 1,959–2,207 | 195,900–220,700 |
| DME Concepts / Maintenance | 3–4 Weeks | Various | 1,959–2,207 | 195,900–220,700 |
| PSR / Airport Surface Movement Radar | 3 Weeks | Various | 1,959 | 195,900 |
| ADS-B Concepts | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| VHF/UHF Equipment Maintenance | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
| ICAO ATSEP Competency Assessor | 1 Week | 16–20 Feb | 1,962 | 196,200 |
| VOR Concepts / Maintenance | 3–4 Weeks | Various | 1,959–2,207 | 195,900–220,700 |
| AMHS for ATSEP | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
| Fundamentals of CNS/ATM Systems | 5 Weeks | Various | 2,641 | 264,100 |
| Radar Mono pulse Mode-S | 4 Weeks | Various | 2,207 | 220,700 |
| ANS Concepts | 5 Weeks | Various | 2,641 | 264,100 |
| GNSS/PBN | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
| VSAT Maintenance | 3 Weeks | Various | 1,959 | 195,900 |
| ASBU Concepts | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
Aeronautical Information Management (AIM)
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical Data Quality (ADQ) | 1 Week | 12–16 Jan | 833 | 83,300 |
| AIS ICAO 021 | 12 Weeks | Feb–Apr; Aug–Nov | 4,735 | 473,500 |
| AIS Refresher | 1 Week | Various | 624 | 62,400 |
| NOTAM Management | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| Automated AIM Systems | 3 Weeks | Various | 1,959 | 195,900 |
| Transition from AIS to AIM | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
| ICAO 022 – Aeronautical Cartography | 4–5 Weeks | Various | 2,207–2,641 | 220,700–264,100 |
| AIXM Basic / Advanced | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| PBN for AIM | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| Terrain Obstacle Data (TOD) | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| AIP Production and Management | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
| ICAO AIM Competency Assessors (AIMCA) | 1 Week | 14–18 Sep | 1,500 | 150,000 |
| Aeronautical Fixed Services (AFS) | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
| AMHS Operations Management | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,163 | 116,300 |
Aircraft Maintenance (AMEL)
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEL (Airframes & Engines) | 6 Months | 04 May – 25 Sep | 2,267 | 226,700 |
| AMEL (Avionics) | 6 Months | 04 May – 25 Sep | 2,267 | 226,700 |
Aviation Safety & Security (AVSEC-FAL)
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAO AVSEC Basic | 7 Days | Various | 1,034 | 103,400 |
| ICAO AVSEC Crisis Management | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO AVSEC Risk Management | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO Security Culture Workshop | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO Annex 9 – Facilitation (FAL) | 5 Days | Various | 1,600 | 160,000 |
| ICAO Airport Security Program (ASP) | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO National Civil Aviation Security Training Program (NCATP) | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO AVSEC Professional Managers Course | 3 Months | Apr–Jul | 3,834 | 383,400 |
| ICAO Insider Risk Workshop | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO AVSEC National Inspectors | 7 Days | Various | 1,034 | 103,400 |
| ICAO Cargo & Mail Security | 7 Days | Various | 1,034 | 103,400 |
| ICAO AVSEC National Instructors | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| AVSEC Operations Management | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO Airport Security Supervisors | 7 Days | Various | 1,034 | 103,400 |
| ICAO Behavior Detection | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| National AVSEC Screeners (Initial/Re-Current) | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| AVSEC CBT (Classroom/Virtual) | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO AVSEC Management | 7 Days | Various | 1,034 | 103,400 |
| Passenger & Cargo Profiling Workshop | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP) | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| ICAO National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Program (NCASQCP) | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| Airport Security Operations Management | 5 Days | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
Instructional Systems Design (ISD) & Other Training
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAO Training Instructor Course (TIC EN) | 5 Days | Various | 1,645 | 164,500 |
| ICAO Training Development Course (TDC) | 10 Days | Various | 1,896 | 189,600 |
| Training Managers Course (TMC EN) | 5 Days | Various | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| Instructor Development Course (IDC) | 15 Days | Various | 2,000 | 200,000 |
| On Job Training Instructor (OJTI) | 5 Days | Various | 1,500 | 150,000 |
| Instructor Development Course Refresher | 5 Days | Various | 1,500 | 150,000 |
Aviation Business Management & Dangerous Goods
| Programme Title | Duration | 2026 Course Dates | Fees 2026 (USD) | Fees 2026 (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Technical Instructions for Dangerous Goods (DGUTI) | 5 Days | Various | 1,500 | 150,000 |
| Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Aviation | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| Auditing Techniques (Aviation Environment) | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| Customer Care in Aviation | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| Supervisory Management | 4 Weeks | Various | 1,700 | 170,000 |
| Executive Civil Aviation Management | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,561 | 156,100 |
| Management of Strategic Change in Aviation | 2 Weeks | Various | 1,561 | 156,100 |
| Revenue Collection in CAA | 1 Week | Various | 833 | 83,300 |
| DGR CBTA Functions (various) | 1 Day–1 Week | Various | 245–498 | 24,500–49,800 |
This EASA 2026 Training Programme guide covers all major ICAO-aligned courses in air traffic management, CNS/ATSEP, AIM, aircraft maintenance, aviation safety/security, instructor training, and business management. EASA remains Kenya’s premier aviation training hub.
For the full PDF timetable, detailed syllabi, or to apply, visit www.easa.ac.ke or contact admissions@easa.ac.ke. Secure your slot early—EASA: The Sky is Only the Lower Limit!
