AFSAC ICAO ASTC TUNISIA

What AFSAC ICAO ASTC TUNISIA does

AFSAC ICAO ASTC TUNISIA — legally Centre Régional de Formation à la Sûreté de l'Aviation de l'OACI, and also trading as AFSAC and ICAO ASTC Tunis — is a privately held, non-listed aviation security (AVSEC) training centre headquartered at 7, AV, Taha Houssein Montfleury, CP 1008 Tunis, Tunisia. It has operated as an ICAO-accredited Aviation Security Training Centre (ASTC) since 2017 and is a member of the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS GAT programme, positioning itself as the only private centre worldwide holding both ICAO labels within a network of 35+ active ASTC centres. Its buyers are national civil aviation authorities (its primary segment, which uses the centre for inspector, instructor and security-manager certification and USAP audit-deficiency remediation), airlines, airports and, secondarily, ground handling companies. Named customers include the Ghana, Uganda, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Oman civil aviation authorities, ANAC Côte d'Ivoire, ANAC Congo, ANAC Mauritanie and ANAC Algérie, alongside Tunisair, TUNISAIR Express, RAVINALA AIRPORTS Madagascar, Passage Madagascar, TRANS AIR MTA Madagascar, Nouakchott International Airport and Tassili Travail Aérien.

The "technology" is curricular and regulatory rather than software: programmes are built on ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), principally Annexes 9 (Facilitation) and 17 (Security), and delivered under the TRAINAIR PLUS GAT/ICAO training methodology, with certificates issued directly by ICAO. The catalogue comprises roughly 15 courses across two core programme lines — the ICAO AVSEC Program (offered as separate French, English and Arabic tracks) and the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Program — covering behaviour detection, ICAO Annex 9 facilitation, X-ray/radioscopic imaging, security equipment maintenance, cargo and mail security, airport landside security, insider risk, security culture, aviation security basic and supervisor courses, and national instructor, national inspector and AVSEC manager certifications. There is no product API, mobile application, disclosed integrations or AI/ML capability in the source material; delivery is classroom-based, with sessions run from 09:00 to 15:00 at the Tunis facility or on-site at client premises ("intra" training) worldwide.

The business model is fee-for-service professional training billed per participant, per course, on a pay-as-you-go basis, with prices quoted in euros for the French programme and US dollars for the English programme. Published unit pricing runs at €800/$800 for 4-day workshops (security culture, cargo security), €1,000/$1,000 for standard 5-day AVSEC courses, €1,100–€1,500 for 7-day advanced inspector, manager and instructor programmes, and €1,200/$1,200 for 10-day intensive courses, while TRAINAIR PLUS specialised certification courses range from $1,500 to $4,200. Go-to-market is direct and event-driven: an annual published training calendar (15+ scheduled courses, currently published for 2026), multilingual online registration forms on afsac-training.com, course listings on ICAO's igat.icao.int TRAINAIR PLUS portal, participant video testimonials, and direct/group sales for corporate and on-site intra training. Ancillary logistics are bundled to support inbound foreign cohorts — visa facilitation (20 USD / 7 days), VIP reception at Tunis-Carthage airport, free shuttles, daily coffee breaks and lunches, and managed bookings with partner hotels IBIS (~€80/night), Novotel (~€150/night) and Le Pacha (~€60/night).

Name

AFSAC ICAO ASTC TUNISIA

Legal name

Centre Régional de Formation à la Sûreté de l'Aviation de l'OACI

Website

https://afsac-training.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICAO-accredited aviation security training centre in Tunis delivering certified AVSEC and TRAINAIR PLUS courses in French, English and Arabic to civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports and ground handling companies across Africa and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Security Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Services (61), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Security (AVSEC) Training (BPAKAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation Security Training, Compliance & Audits (AVSEC Programs) (BPAKAMAH), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC), Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

Keywords

• Aviation security training
• ICAO AVSEC certification
• TRAINAIR PLUS courses
• Civil aviation training
• Airport security instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunis

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Fee-for-service training programs delivered at the center in Tunis or on-site (intra training) worldwide. Participants pay per course with pricing varying by duration (4-10 days) and specialization level. Revenue is generated per participant enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AFSAC operates as an ICAO-accredited Regional Aviation Security Training Centre delivering certified AVSEC training programs in French, English, and Arabic. The center offers approximately 15 specialized courses ranging from foundational 5-day security training to advanced 10-day national inspector, instructor, and manager certification programs, aligned with ICAO Annexes 9 and 17. Training is delivered either at the Tunis facility or on-site worldwide (intra training), with each participant receiving an official ICAO certificate upon completion.

Product overview

AFSAC ICAO ASTC TUNISIA operates as an ICAO-accredited Regional Aviation Security Training Centre offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation security training programs. The core offering consists of the ICAO AVSEC Program available in French, English, and Arabic languages, combined with the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Program for advanced instructor training. These programs encompass approximately 15 specialized training courses ranging from foundational security personnel training to advanced inspector and manager certification programs. The training portfolio covers behavioral detection, cargo security, X-ray imaging, equipment maintenance, insider risk, security culture, and regulatory compliance aligned with ICAO Annexes 9 and 17. All programs lead to official ICAO certificates and are delivered at the Tunis facility or on-site globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICAO AVSEC Program (FR/EN/AR) ICAO-certified Aviation Security (AVSEC) training program delivered in French, English, and Arabic, covering all aspects of civil aviation security including behaviour detection, cargo security, equipment maintenance, and security culture. Designed for civil aviation authorities, airlines, airports, and ground handling operators.
• ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Program Advanced training courses within the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS global network, including On the Job Training Instructor (OJTI) and specialized aviation security instructor certification courses. Targeted at national AVSEC instructors and inspectors.
• Behaviour Detection Course 5-day training course focused on identifying and detecting suspicious behaviors in aviation security contexts. Pricing: 1,000 EUR per participant.
• ICAO Annex 9 Facilitation Course 5-day course covering ICAO Annex 9 facilitation requirements and implementation for civil aviation. Pricing: 1,000 EUR per participant.
• Airport Landside Security Course Training on securing airport landside areas, covering access control and perimeter security measures. Duration: 5 days. Pricing: USD 1,500 per participant.
• Security Culture Workshop Workshop focused on developing and promoting aviation security culture within organizations. Duration: 4 days. Pricing: USD 800 per participant.
• Insider Risk Workshop Training on identifying and mitigating insider threats in aviation security. Duration: 5-10 days. Pricing: USD 1,000 to USD 1,200 per participant.
• Aviation Security Basic Course Foundational training for airport security personnel covering core AVSEC principles. Duration: 5-10 days. Pricing: USD 1,000 to USD 1,200 per participant.
• Airport Security Supervisors Course Advanced training for airport security supervisors on leadership, compliance, and operational management. Duration: 5-7 days. Pricing: USD 1,000 to USD 1,100 per participant.
• Aviation Security National Instructors Course Train-the-trainer program for national AVSEC instructors certified by ICAO. Duration: 7 days. Pricing: USD 1,100 per participant.
• Aviation Security National Inspectors Course Training for national inspectors on aviation security auditing and compliance verification. Duration: 7-9 days. Pricing: USD 1,100 to USD 1,500 per participant.
• Aviation Security Managers Course Executive-level training for AVSEC managers covering strategic planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Duration: 5 days. Pricing: USD 1,000 per participant.
• X-ray Imaging Course Training on X-ray and radioscopic imaging techniques for aviation security screening. Duration: 5 days. Pricing: 1,000 EUR per participant.
• Security Equipment Maintenance Course Training on maintenance procedures for aviation security equipment including X-ray machines and metal detectors. Duration: 5 days. Pricing: 1,000 EUR per participant.
• Cargo and Mail Security Course Training on securing air cargo and postal items according to ICAO standards and regulations. Duration: 4-5 days. Pricing: 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR per participant.

Quantifiable outcome

• ICAO Official Certificate issued for each completed training program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Official ICAO ASTC accreditation and TRAINAIR PLUS GAT membership since 2017. The center operates under ICAO standards and delivers ICAO-certified training programs with official certificates issued by the organization. Part of the global network of 35+ ASTC centers across all ICAO regions.
• Hotel IBIS TunisminorOthersPartner hotel for participant accommodation at approximately 80€ per night. The center manages reservation and voucher processing for training participants.
• Hotel Novotel TunisminorOthersPartner hotel for VIP participant accommodation at approximately 150€ per night with full service amenities.
• Hotel Le Pacha TunisminorOthersPartner hotel for participant accommodation at approximately 60€ per night. Center provides reservation and voucher management for trainees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA): ICAO-designated Aviation Security Training Centre offering ICAO-certified AVSEC and TRAINAIR PLUS programs in Asia-Pacific. Most direct comparator to AFSAC in terms of being a dedicated ICAO ASTC competing for the same global pool of civil aviation authority trainees.
• Korea Civil Aviation Training Center (KCATC): Another ICAO ASTC delivering certified aviation training including AVSEC for the Asia region. Directly comparable as another national/regional ASTC pursuing the same ICAO-certified instructor and inspector training mandates.

Broad incumbents

• CAE Aviation Training: Global aviation training provider offering crew, maintenance, and security training solutions. Overlaps with AFSAC in aviation security course offerings but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Airways New Zealand Training: ICAO-endorsed training provider delivering air traffic management, safety oversight, and AVSEC-related courses for Asia-Pacific civil aviation authorities. Comparable as another ICAO-aligned training organization pursuing similar institutional clients.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Large commercial aviation training organization offering cabin crew, security, and safety programs globally. Comparable to AFSAC on airline-side AVSEC training but with a broader commercial portfolio and deeper European airline relationships.
• IATA Training: International Air Transport Association's training division offering industry-recognized aviation safety, security, and operations courses globally. Overlaps with AFSAC on AVSEC curriculum for airline and airport audiences but operates a much broader portfolio beyond security.

Regional players

• ENAC (École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile): French civil aviation school and ICAO-recognized training provider offering AVSEC and broader aviation training primarily for French-speaking audiences in Europe and Africa. Comparable to AFSAC in language coverage and African market reach.

Others

• ICAO Global Aviation Training Office: The parent standards-setting body that accredits AFSAC as an ASTC. Not a competitor but a strategic enabler and ecosystem participant; ICAO HQ-run courses and partnerships shape which AVSEC content ASTCs can offer.
• EASA Part-66 / Part-147 Training Providers (e.g., FlightSafety International): Regulator-recognized aviation maintenance and type-rating training providers. Tangentially comparable as ICAO/EASA-aligned technical training institutions; AFSAC's TRAINAIR PLUS programs sit in the same ecosystem of regulator-endorsed aviation training, but the subject matter is security rather than maintenance.

Emerging players

• African Civil Aviation Authorities (regional training consortiums): Various African regional aviation training initiatives (e.g., under AFCAC) working to localize AVSEC capacity building. Potentially competitive as the same African civil aviation authorities in AFSAC's customer list weigh insourced vs. outsourced training.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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