European multinational aerospace corporation, Airbus has announced its partnership with GMR Group to provide aircraft maintenance training to young aviation engineers.
Commencing this year, the programme will be open to aspirants who have cleared their Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) examination with Physics and Mathematics as the main subjects.
The company noted that India will require some 45,000 new aircraft technicians over the next 20 years.
Under the partnership, GMR will provide the fully integrated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licensing programme at the GMR School of Aviation in Hyderabad, a press release from the airframer said.
Meanwhile Airbus will provide the necessary software and courseware in the form of trainee handbooks, examination database, online access of Airbus customised basic training modules and Airbus Competence Training (ACT) for Academy media package which is the technical training material required for the courses, the release added.
Additionally, the aircraft maker will also provide training to GMR instructors along with assessment of the training centre.
Notably, the four-year course will include two years of classroom training and a two-year training in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) at GMR Aero Technic in Hyderabad followed by Aircraft Type Training.
Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India & South Asia, said, “Airbus will continue to contribute to the development of India’s wider aerospace ecosystem, including enhancing its manufacturing and services capabilities through its industrial footprint.”
Ashok Gopinath, CEO, GMR Aero Technic noted that the aviation eco-system is evolving rapidly. India is all set to become the largest aviation market by 2030, he added.
“The increase in air traffic is leading to fast growth in commercial aviation fleet in the country. To cater to the emerging demand and support the industry, there is a need for skilled professionals,” he added.