ICAO Region MID Course

WHY LEARN ICAO REGION MID?

Familiarise yourself with the geographical and meteorological features of the Middle East region and the challenges that they present
Be aware of the hazards due to geopolitical instability, conflict zones, and challenging weather conditions

Area familiarisation regulatory requirements that flight crew must have in order to operate in this region
Understand what performance challenges your team may face, including aircraft issues that may arise from high heat conditions

The ICAO Region MID training offers a focused overview of the region’s unique operational challenges, including complex airspace structures, extreme weather conditions, and geopolitical factors. Upon completion, your team will be well-equipped with the essential knowledge and procedures needed to conduct safe and efficient flight operations across the ICAO Region MID.

Why ICAO Region MID Training Matters in Aviation

Critical Knowledge
This training provides an in-depth exploration of the unique operational environment of the Middle East. Focusing on the geographical, meteorological, and Air Traffic Control (ATC) aspects that are key for aviation organisations.

Operational Readiness
By the end of this training, you will be well prepared with the necessary knowledge to navigate the complex aviation landscape of Middle East FIRs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance.

Safety Procedures
From active conflict zones to extreme heat, sandstorms, and complex airspace restrictions, ICAO Region MID presents unique operational risks. These regional characteristics require focused attention and a deep understanding from aviation professionals to ensure safe and effective flight operations.

Further Benefits of ICAO Region MID Training

Avoid Disruptions: A team familiar with the MID Region will be equipped to navigate complex regulatory requirements, restricted zones, and procedural variations with confidence and efficiency.
Safety Precautions: Operating in remote desert areas, high-heat environments, or near conflict zones demands specialized training to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency.
Access to the Middle East: This course provides a strong foundation for understanding the unique operational landscape of the MID Region, opening the door to safer, more effective flight operations and new opportunities across a vital aviation corridor.

Why Choose Our Course

Important and In-depth Content: Our course gives your flight crew and operations personnel vital information about the terrain, meteorological conditions and national procedures found in different parts of the Middle East.
Modern Training Approach: Like all Scandlearn courseware, this course is designed not only to train your team but to help make the training experience a better one with visually engaging course material.
Competency-Based Training Approach: Our in-house built CBTA format focuses on knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enhance the learning experience for your team.
Regularly Updated: When applicable, Scandlearn is dedicated to ensuring that our training stays up-to-date with the required and frequent updates from regulators.

Course Structure

The ICAO Region MID training structures all the course content into four modules.

Created Using CBTA

This course is developed using our Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) training framework and can be found in our LMS course builder where it can be previewed and made available for your crew. Contact the Scandlearn training department at training@scandlearn.com if you would like to learn more or have any questions about our CBTA platform.

Target Audience

This course is designed for the following teams in your organisation that require training to operate within ICAO Region MID:

Flight Crew
Operations Personnel

Compliance and Relevance

Regulatory Compliance:
This training program follows EASA and UK 965/2012 regulation ORO.FC.105 (c).
Course Version:
We continually update our content to stay at the forefront of industry needs and best practices, reflecting our commitment to providing the most up-to-date and relevant training.

Everything you need to know to fly safely and efficiently across the Middle East

Give your flight crew and operations personnel a strong foundation for safely running flight operations within Middle East FIRs with the ICAO Region MID course from Scandlearn. Help them to become familiar with the unique meteorological and geographical features of this continental crossroads, as well as the procedures and regulations that must be followed.

TOPICS INCLUDED

Geographical and meteorological features of the Middle East region
Middle East geographical zones and climate
Threats to aviation in the Middle East region
Hazards due to by geopolitical instability, conflict zones, and challenging weather conditions
Main risk factors
Extreme weather conditions
Performance challenges
High heat conditions and aircraft issues
Terrain and geography
Mountainous areas
Desert areas and sandstorms
Conflict zones and airspace restrictions
Active combat zones
Restricted or no-fly zones

Flight Route Modifications
Congested airspace
Communication and navigation requirements
Region’s complex airspace and varying infrastructure
MID special procedures
Nicosia FIR IATA Communication Procedure
Iran's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT) in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP) in Israel, Oman, and Libya
Free Route Airspace (FRA)
Country-specific procedures
What WGS-84 means
Overview of the procedures followed by countries in the MID zone

ICAO Region MID