Eldoret Aviation Training Institute, is an aviation and commercial training center recognized locally and regionally. The institute was established in February, 1999 to enhance excellence and set new standards in the aviation industry and its allied sectors. It was conceptualized and established by professionals within the aviation industry to provide adequately trained manpower.
Situated along the busy Eldoret – Airport Road stands the now spectacular Aviation Centre. Eldoret Aviation Training Institute offers a wide range of courses in nine academic disciplines namely; Aeronautical Engineering, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality, Mass Communication, Business Studies, Fire Protection Safety and Technology, Airport Operations & Flight Dispatch, and Information & Communication Technology.
To facilitate a market driven training, Eldoret Aviation Training Institute has well equipped workshops, a modern ICT laboratory and a reference library. The institute has over 500 students from all over the country and the neighboring states. Students can also make inquiries for Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi Engine Rating (MER) flying courses form All Asia Aviation Academy (Philippines) at the institute. The ongoing expansion of its physical facilities and development of its manpower is a clear demonstration that the institute aims to offer degree programmes in various disciplines in the future.
Eldoret Aviation Training Institute has intakes in January, May, July, September and November. The school offers Diplomas in Aeronautical Engineering, Business Management, Fire Protection & Safety Technology, Flight Dispatch, Airport Operation & Management, Sales & Marketing, Travel, Tourism & Hospitality, Information Communication & Technology (Module I, II, III), International Travel, Tour & Hospitality (IATA), Journalism & Media Studies and Tourism Management. Eldoret Aviation Institute also offers Certificates in the same.
On the academic front, EATI has continued to post excellent results in national and international exams and is a teaching, as well as examinations Centre for Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) and Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) among others.
There are four semesters in any given year (each semester is at least 12 weeks). Places in the institute are given on the basis of first come first served. The school's policy is to have a small number of students per class in order to optimize on the teacher/students ratio. Those who are interested in joining the school are advised to confirm their booking early.
Once the courses have been advertised in the press, the applicant is at liberty to apply for any course provided, as long as he/she meets the minimum qualification for entry of that course. The college will then invite the applicant for a written interview, and upon passing the interview; a letter of admission is issued or sent to the applicant.