The Air Transport Department at the University of Zilina (ATD) is a centre for education, research, and training in civil aviation. ATD provides accredited study programmes in a three - tier course structure of university education - bachelor, Ing (equivalent to MSc.) and PhD degrees. On a commercial basis, the ATD also provides initial Air Traffic Controller training and aircraft pilot training up to the CPL/IR/MEP (A) level (Commercial Pilot with twin engine aeroplane qualification and qualification for flying in accordance with Instrument Flight Rules) and theory up to the frozen ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot) level. ATD is also the base of the National Civil Aviation Security Training Centre of the Slovak Republic. The Centre runs basic aviation security courses in line with the EU regulations for all categories of personnel in aviation. Courses are designed to enhance personnel's academic knowledge and technical skills in handling a variety of potentially critical situations. These courses are certified by the CAA of the Slovak Republic.
The core areas of research and consulting activities of the ATD include:

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