Emirates Aviation College training agreeement

“It is a strategic collaboration between Emirates Aviation College and Jeppesen to offer the region’s first of its kind JAA ab initio pilot training program,” said Dr. Ahmad Al Ali, senior vice president, Emirates Aviation College. “We have gathered the necessary tools, skills, support and expertise to offer training to produce the highest quality pilots for the industry to assist in meeting the future demand for highly skilled professional airline pilots.”

“Jeppesen is working toward addressing the pressing pilot shortage the aviation industry is facing by creating interactive training programs that are highly effective in preparing the next generation of pilots and technicians for the demands of the profession,” said Thomas Wede, Jeppesen senior vice president and general manager, Aviation. “Our partnership with Emirates Aviation College is a shining example of integrating Jeppesen ab initio training programs with top institutions of aviation learning to provide today’s students and tomorrow’s pilots with a foundation of knowledge needed for success.”

To further develop effective training programs to reach the next generation of student pilots, Boeing Flight Services is working to establish an integrated total flight training solution. The integrated program would allow students to progress from ab initio training and graduate to Boeing Jet Bridge and Type Rating instruction.

“This agreement is part of Boeing’s commitment to support our customers worldwide as together we face an increased demand for pilots,” said Roei Ganzarski chief customer officer, Boeing Flight Services. “The Middle East is growing at a tremendous pace and together with Emirates Aviation College we can create a pipeline of competent and well-qualified pilots.”