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Emirates Flight Coaching Academy Celebrates Largest Commencement, Unveils New Superior Diploma
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
At present witnessed an distinctive show of bravery, dedication, and enthusiasm on the Emirates Flight Coaching Academy’s (EFTA) fifth annual commencement ceremony, its largest class to this point. Throughout this occasion, EFTA proudly unveiled its new Superior Diploma in Pilot Licensing Coaching (Aeroplane), following its accreditation as a Coaching Supplier by the UAE Nationwide {Qualifications} Centre (NQC).
The occasion was prominently attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Govt of Emirates Airline & Group, alongside the Group’s high executives, the graduating cadets, their households and mates, in addition to the academy’s employees and college students.
“EFTA plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of pilots, not just for the industry in the UAE but for world aviation, creating a steady and talented pilot pipeline. It’s incredible that we are training, developing and empowering young adults to drive the future of aviation – right here in Dubai. I’m confident our graduates will make their mark in shaping the future of our industry. Congratulations to the class of 2024!”
After months of rigorous coaching on the bottom and within the skies, 85 vibrant and proficient cadets at the moment are absolutely outfitted to tackle each aviator problem. The cohort contains 67 UAE Nationwide and 18 worldwide cadets. Since EFTA’s launch, 271 cadets have been remodeled from college leavers with no data of flying to world-class skilled pilots. EFTA additionally honoured 4 cadets for his or her distinctive efficiency all year long: Humaid Al Hammadi, Abdulla Raeisi, Alessandro Muffolini and Sarah Shah; and Abdulla Alkaabi for being essentially the most diligent.
Capt Abdulla Al Hammadi, Divisional Vice President Emirates Flight Coaching Academy mentioned: “At present, we’ve witnessed not only a commencement ceremony, however the fulfilment of many collective desires. After numerous hours of onerous work, challenges and accomplishments, our cadets have confirmed they’re prepared to beat the skies. They’ve come far – each personally and professionally – and EFTA is proud to see them step right into a world filled with alternatives with their new and genuinely-earned wings. Congratulations to our graduates!
“Our new Advanced Diploma in Pilot Licensing Training will be available to all EFTA graduates and will provide a strong academic foundation for future professional pilots, complementing the exceptional practical skills they’ve developed with us. At EFTA, we continue to elevate aviation education and prepare the next generation of skilled aviators, further supporting the GCAA* and strengthening the UAE’s aviation industry.”
The newly launched diploma requires 94 credit score hours and gives cadets a basis to pursue additional educational achievements, together with Bachelor’s and Grasp’s levels.
The 2024 graduates accomplished an intensive program spanning roughly 113 weeks, together with over 1,100 hours of floor instruction and 270 hours of precise flight coaching. Located in Dubai South, the Academy is provided with state-of-the-art instructional applied sciences and a fleet of 32 coaching plane, catering to college students ranging from scratch.
This yr additionally indicators a big milestone in EFTA’s international growth, because it strikes in direction of acquiring the European Union Aviation Security Company (EASA) accreditation by early 2025. Graduates will then be eligible for each GCAA and EASA licenses, considerably enhancing their international profession prospects.
