SriLankan Aviation College, the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, has trailblazed its way to becoming an IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC) Top Performer for 2024 – an honour reserved for only the most outstanding IATA (International Air Transport Association) training institutions worldwide. This achievement advances SriLankan Aviation College to IATA’s Preferred ATC category, proving once again its relentless commitment to excellence in developing talent for the travel trade on a global scale.
Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, commented on the achievement, stating, “We are truly humbled to be recognised as a top performing IATA Authorized Training Center. It speaks volumes about how much effort the college puts into offering high quality job-ready programmes led by top-tier instructors, blending real-world knowledge and practical sessions. The SriLankan Aviation College has made remarkable progress over the past two years, and with the aviation industry fully returning to pre-pandemic levels last year, we are both ready and excited to meet the growing global demand for aviation professionals.”
Over the years, SriLankan Aviation College has introduced some of the most sought-after IATA programmes to Sri Lanka, including the IATA Foundation in Travel and Tourism Diploma; IATA Cargo Introductory Course; and the IATA Airline Cabin Crew course, among many others. Whether in the quality of training, state-of-the-art facilities or talent incubation, SriLankan Aviation College has consistently produced the best results in the island across all IATA programmes over the years, in line with its mission of developing the right talent for the aviation industry.
The ATC accreditation also symbolises the longstanding partnership and credibility that SriLankan Aviation College has built with IATA Training. Other achievements include being an IATA Approved Training Center since inception, being recognised as an IATA Top Performing Training Center for several consecutive years and being the only IATA Regional Training Partner in Sri Lanka, as well as one of the few in the region.
With over 35 years of experience in aviation training to international standards, SriLankan Aviation College offers a wide range of training options to the country and the region on multiple aviation disciplines. The college is certified by IATA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Authorities of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Maldives and Nepal. It is also a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the European Aviation Maintenance Training Committee (EAMTC). The college collaborates with world-renowned institutions to extend comprehensive aviation and corporate training programmes. For more information visit www.srilankanaviationcollege.com
