UAE College
Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College (KBZAC) is the primary military aviation academy of the UAE Armed Forces, located in Al Ain. Established in 1982, the college is dedicated to training high-caliber military pilots and air defense officers. It offers specialized Bachelor of Aviation Science degrees in fields such as Fixed-Wing Pilot, Helicopter Pilot, UAV Technologies, and Air Defense.
KBZAC is a historic leader in the region, being the first military air college globally to receive international accreditation from the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) for all its aviation programs concurrently. Operating under the UAE Ministry of Defence, the college provides a rigorous military and academic environment supported by modern labs, advanced simulators, and a partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT).
Its mission is to develop future leaders with the technical expertise and strategic vision required to serve the UAE Air Force and Air Defence on the international stage.
CAA, AABI, MOE
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