Morocco’s National Airports Authority (ONDA) is overhauling admission rules for two of its most critical training programs. For the first time, the “Air Navigation Control” (CNA) and “Electronics for Air Traffic Safety” (ESCA) courses at the Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation will be accessible directly through the National Common Entrance Exam, placing them on equal footing with traditional engineering programs.
Until now, entry into these fields required prior admission into one of three existing tracks—Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Production, or Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering. This indirect route limited their visibility and appeal, despite their vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air transport.
Part of the “Airports 2030” strategy, the reform is designed to make the programs more transparent, sharpen talent selection, and better align training with operational needs. It also aims to raise quality standards and prepare graduates to meet international benchmarks.
The change was made possible with backing from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation. ONDA sees it as a way to open new opportunities for Moroccan youth, fostering careers with high technical and strategic value in line with the country’s aviation ambitions for 2030.
