Ethiopian Aviation University graduates 800 Aviation Professionals

The Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s largest aviation centre of excellence, has graduated close to 800 aviation professionals, including international trainees from eight African countries and one from Asia.
The graduation ceremony took place at the university’s facility on Saturday, June 15, 2024, with Ambassadors and officials from African countries, including Ethiopian Airlines Group executives, families and friends of the graduates gracing the event.
According to the statement by the university, the graduates were Pilot trainees, Aviation Maintenance, Cabin Crew and Commercial Training programmes.
Congratulating the aviation professionals, the Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, said: “We are delighted to witness the fruits of our effort in realizing self-sufficient Africa in terms of aviation professionals supporting the industry within the continent.
“We believe in the potential of Africa’s youths to shape the continent’s aviation and continue to educate them at our center of excellence. Training globally competitive professionals, today, we graduate 308 aviation maintenance, 142 pilots, 297 cabin crew, 25 electro-mechanical professionals and 15 ticket agents. I urge Africans to invest in training their youth for the future of aviation at the Ethiopian Aviation University.”
Since the establishment of the academy in 1956, it was upgraded to a university recently and has been offering various aviation courses to local and international trainees.
The statement added that university currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in aerospace and hospitality, including BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Engineering, Aviation Management & Operations, BA in Tourism & Hospitality Management, MSc in Data Science, and MBA in Aviation Management.
“The University continues to offer diploma and certificate programmes in aircraft maintenance technician, pilot training, cabin crew, commercial training, leadership, career development, catering training, ICAO courses and online courses.
“In addition to its facility at Addis Ababa, Ethiopian University offers aviation training in regional cities, including Hawassa, Dire-Dawa, Bahir-Dar and Mekelle,” the statement said.
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