East African School of Aviation (EAA2)
A public technical and vocational college in Nairobi, Kenya, offering engineering and business courses.
The institution
Who they are, how big, and how they rank.
About
The East African School of Aviation (EASA) was established in 1972 as a regional training center under the auspices of the East African Community, with a mandate to provide aviation training to the region in Kenya. After the dissolution of the East African Community in 1977, the school was taken over by the Government of Kenya and has since grown into a premier aviation training institution in Africa.
Its mission is to produce highly skilled aviation professionals through competency-based education and training (CBET) programs that align with international standards.
The school plays a critical role in Kenya's Vision 2030 by supplying skilled manpower for the growing aviation sector and supporting national and
The numbers
- Student to staff
- 1:18
- Scholarships
- Offered
- Mentor institution
- Kabete National Polytechnic
Research and innovation
As an ICAO Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE), EASA conducts specialized aviation research in air traffic management (ATM), CNS/ATM technology modernization, aviation safety management systems (SMS), and aeronautical meteorology. Research collaborations with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), ICAO, and regional airlines investigate unmanned aircraft systems (drones/UAVs) airspace integration, airport operational efficiency, aviation environmental protection, and runway safety data analytics.
Accredited by
3 regulatory bodiesWhat they teach
Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.
Intakes
- January
- May
- September
Departments
7 listed- Business Studies
- Information Communication Technology
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Building & Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Applied Sciences
- Hospitality & Institutional Management
Courses offered
13 programmesAlso offered
- Diploma in Business Management
- Certificate in Business Management
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management
- Certificate in Accounting
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Communication and Journalism
- Certificate in Communication
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Artisan in Electrical Wireman
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Electronics Engineering
- Certificate in Building Technology
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Certificate in Plumbing
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Applied Sciences
- Certificate in Applied Sciences
- Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma in Management Studies
- Certificate in Management
- Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
- Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
Campus and beyond
Where you would be, and who they are connected to.
On campus
- Well-stocked library with digital resource centre for trainees
- Engineering Workshops for mechanical and electrical practical training
- Computer Laboratories with internet access for ICT training
- Flight Simulators with modern equipment for practical training
- Aircraft Hangars with modern equipment for practical training
- Sports Facilities including football pitch and athletics grounds
- Student Hostels with boarding facilities for trainees