The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) Training School has been certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as its Authorized Training Centre (ATC).
According to Basil Agboarumi, head, Corporate Communications of SAHCOL, by this status, it means that SAHCOL has joined the global partnership in human capital development for the aviation industry, in collaboration with IATA.
The offer further entails that IATA recognizes and approve of SAHCOL instructors and facility, which now offers aviation professional trainings, preparing participants for IATA examinations.
The details of courses to be offered in the training school include: Ground Operations Management Course; Airport Ramp Services Course; Introduction to Safety Management (SMS); Basic Ramp Safety Course and Aviation Security Awareness.
SAHCOL also delivers training solutions on other aviation related courses that are prescribed in the ISAGO and IOSA standards.
The training facility which is now open to the public desiring to pursue/grow a career in aviation is located at 103C Oduduwa Cresent, GRA, Ikeja, equipped with modern day training infrastructures.
SAHCOL is an aviation ground handling company providing quality and efficient Passenger, Ramp and Cargo Handling Services in line with best practices and the highest International Standards to the delight of its customers and benefits of all Stakeholders, utilizing State-of-the-art equipment, skills, procedures and facilities, and employing a dedicated workforce.
In addition to the construction of an ultra-modern first-of-its-kind Custom Bonded Cargo Warehouse, now nearing completion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Cargo Complex in Lagos, and the acquisition of modern state-of-the-art Ground Handling Equipment, SAHCOL is committed to ensuring that it becomes a reference point where the efficiency of a successful flight operation is born
SAHCOL became a subsidiary company of the Sifax Group in December 2009, after its successful privatization by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Within this period, SAHCOL has invested in personnel development, purchase of modern equipment, infrastructural development and good customer services, which has helped in repositioning the company to meet the expectations and needs of its growing list of clientele.