Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation centre in Africa, this weekend graduated over 1 550 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial and hotel operations. The graduation ceremony took place on 5 August 2023 at the newly-upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University’s Commercial Building.
Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said “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 in our aviation brainery. As part of our continental commitment, we will continue to provide Africa with skilled aviation professionals. We are delighted to see youths from seven African countries today completing one chapter and opening another in their aviation endeavour. We believe in the potentials 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”.
Since its formation in 1956, the Ethiopian Aviation Excellence Centre has been offering various aviation courses, mainly to African youths. Last week’s graduates came from Rwanda, Togo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and Sudan.
Currently, the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the aerospace and hospitality fields. Courses being offered at the university include 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 also offers diploma and certificate programmes in Aircraft Maintenance, Pilot Training, Cabin Crew and Commercial Training, Leadership & Career Development and Catering Training, in addition to ICAO Courses and Online Courses.
The Ethiopian Airlines Group is still the fastest-growing airlines’ brand globally and Africa’s largest airline brand. In its 77 years of successful operations, Ethiopian Airlines has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.