Why is standardization important in training?
The safety and efficiency of international civil aviation depends primarily on the skills of the personnel that manage, operate and maintain its systems. These professionals must not only possess high individual skills, but in order for an international system to function safely and efficiently, they must be able to work together as an “international team”. To achieve this, it is essential that the team members receive the same high quality of training throughout the world. ICAO is committed to working with Contracting States to advance worldwide quality standards in civil aviation training. The TRAINAIR Programme is a key element in ICAO’s strategy to achieve this goal. Today, the technology exists to create a seamless global air navigation system. A seamless air navigation environment, however, will require more than the technologies alone to function effectively. It will require an international team that is prepared to perform their jobs in such an Environment. The TRAINAIR Program
