(Posted 06th August 2023)
Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa
graduates 1,551 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew,
commercial, and hotel operations professions on August 05th, 2023 in a graduation
ceremony held at the newly upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University, Commercial
Building.
The graduates are from Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance, Commercial, Cabin
Crew Schools, and Hotel Operation.
Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. 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 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 endeavor. We believe in the potentials of Africa’s
youths to shape the continent’s aviation and continue to educate them at our center of
excellence. Today the industry welcomes 660 male and 891 female graduates.”
Since its formation in 1956, Ethiopian Aviation Excellence Center has been offering
various aviation courses, mainly to African youths. Youths from Rwanda, Togo, the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and Sudan completed their education.
Currently, the University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in 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, MBA in
Aviation Management. The University also offers Diploma and Certificate Programs 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.
