• UK ATC Training

    Courses accredited by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for permanent UK residents.

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  • ICAO Training

    International Air Traffic Control Courses regulated by ICAO for sponsored international students.

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  • Safety & Fire Management

    Airport Safety & Fire Management Training

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  • Simulation & Technology

    Accurate airspace and aerodrome model development.

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  • English Language Training

    Tailored English language courses for international students

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The Global team

Global’s professional aviation instructors and management team aim to provide quality air traffic control training.

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    Alan Siddoway
    Chief Executive Officer
    Global’s CEO Alan Siddoway is helping to develop the business into a diverse Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) based on its...
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    Marcus S. Mimms
    Director of Technology
    Marcus Mimms joined Astac in 2004 and continues to manage and maintain the integrated IT systems for the Global ATS...
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    Peter Cooke
    International Aviation Training Manager
    Peter Cooke is International Aviation Training Manager at Global’s International Aviation and ATC Training College at Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport....
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    Andy Cameron
    Director Colleges & Courses
    Andy Cameron has over 10 years’ experience working at Air Traffic Control Colleges including Bailbrook, Shearwater and was General Manager...
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    Nick Porter
    UK Instructor
    Nick Porter has over 20 years’ experience in ATC and was UK chief instructor for Astac from 2008. Nick has...
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    Don Brame
    Director of Corporate Finance
    With extensive experience of business strategy and planning, Don Brame has operated in the commercial banking, international trade finance and...
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    Paul Becksmith
    Chief Financial Officer
    Paul is a chartered accountant and alumni of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC). He has previously run a number of companies...
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    Chris Waldron
    Head ACU Operator
    Chris’s main responsibilities include: training and quality management of the UK ACU Operator team; maintaining and updating simulator data and helping to...
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    Richard Barker
    System Support & Development
    Richard joined Astac in 2005 as an ACU operator and now works as a key member of Global’s IT team. His main...
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    Murray Cole
    Director Business Development
    Working alongside Alan Siddoway, Murray Cole will drive and develop Global’s international business. He has an extensive background of working...
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    Martin Thomas
    Instructor
    Martin Thomas was a founder of Astac UK Training and Chief Instructor at Box College, Bath. He is currently Global’s...
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    Lindsay Midali
    ICAO College Manager
    Responsible for Global’s ICAO training college in Shoreham and international ATC delegates while they study in the UK. Lindsay joined the...
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    Janette Thurston
    CAA College Manager
    Gloucestershire ATC College Manager Janette Thurston, works closely with students attending UK CAA courses and their employers. She is responsible...
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    Adam Mullins
    UK Chief instructor
    Adam is the UK Chief Instructor ATC at Global.  He is a qualified Verifier and English language Rater to all...