Aviation Competence Education (ACE)

The Aviation Competence Education (ACE) program is Shell Aviation's global competence program designed to develop, maintain, and verify the knowledge and skills required for safe and effective aviation operations.

ACE provides structured learning pathways covering HSSE, operational fundamentals, quality control, fuelling operations, maintenance activities, and advanced aviation technical competencies. Through a combination of e-learning, instructor-led training, workplace coaching, assessments, trainer guides, and reference materials, ACE helps ensure personnel are competent to perform their roles safely and consistently across the global Shell Aviation network.

Our Goal

To ensure every aviation operator has the knowledge, skills, and confidence to perform their role safely, protect people and assets, and maintain the high operational standards expected within Shell Aviation.

Why ACE?

• Supports safe and compliant aviation operations
• Aligns learning with operational requirements
• Provides consistent competence standards across all locations
• Available in multiple languages to support a global workforce
• Includes structured recertification and competence verification processes
• Enables learners to access training through Workday Learning and supporting resources in MarketHub

ACE Learning Pathways

HSSE & Human Performance

• HSSE
• Human Factors
• Personal Safety
• Defensive Driving

Core Operations

• Product Knowledge
• Static Electricity
• Quality Control
• Tank Farm Operations
• Vehicle Operations
• Fuelling Equipment

Advanced Operations

• Product Receipt & Release
• Hydrant Operations
• Defuelling
• Stock Control
• Electronic Water Sensor Systems
• Additional advanced operational modules

Each learning pathway is designed to provide the knowledge, understanding, and competence required to perform critical aviation tasks safely and effectively.