Africa aviation, hospitality sectors welcome 1,551 new professionals from Ethiopian Airlines’ varsity
… Graduates from seven African countries
By Sade Williams.
Ethiopian Aviation University, founded by the Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation centre of excellence in Africa, has graduated 1,551 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial, and hotel operations professions.
The institution was recently upgraded to university status.
Mesfin Tasew, chief executive officer, Ethiopian Airlines Group, while congratulating the aviation professionals, said the university will continue to provide Africa with skilled aviation professionals.
“Human capital development is one of the key pillars in Ethiopian Airlines growth strategic road map; and today’s graduation is a testimony of our commitment to ensure that we invest a lot on our aviation brainery. As part of our continental commitment, we will continue to provide Africa with skilled aviation professionals. We are delighted to see today youths from seven African countries completing one chapter and opening another in their aviation endeavour.
“We believe in the potential of Africa’s youths to shape the continent’s aviation and continue to educate them at our centre of excellence. Today the industry welcomes 660 male and 891 female graduates,” he said.
Since it was established in 1956, Ethiopian Aviation Excellence Center has been offering various aviation courses, mainly to African youths.
Recently, youths from Rwanda, Togo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and Sudan completed their education.
Currently, the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in aerospace and hospitality fields. Courses being offered include: BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Engineering, Aviation Management & Operations, BA in Tourism & Hospitality Management, MSc in Data Science, MBA in Aviation Management.
The university also offers diploma and certificate programmes in Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Pilot Training, Cabin Crew and Commercial Training, Leadership & Career Development, Catering Training, in addition to ICAO courses and online courses. Ethiopian also owns training facilities in regional cities including in Hawassa, Dire-Dawa, Bahir-Dar and Mekelle.