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Saudi Gazette
02-07-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Airbus collaborates in launching training program for Saudis in helicopter maintenance
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Airbus joined hands with the Colleges of Excellence Company in launching a unique training program aimed at qualifying young Saudis in the field of helicopter maintenance. The ceremony of launching the Helicopters Maintenance Joint Training Program with Airbus was held on Tuesday under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan and in the presence of Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser. The training program was launched in the presence of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Assistant Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Dr. Abdullah Al-Ahmari, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Colleges of Excellence Eng. Iyad Al-Qarawi, at the International Aviation Technical College in Riyadh. Eng. Ayman Al-Abdullah, CEO of Colleges of Excellence, Arnaud Montalvo, vice president of Airbus Helicopters for the Middle East and Africa, and Eng. Eid Al-Qahtani, head of Airbus's Regional Headquarters in the Kingdom, were also among the attendees. The program leverages the technical expertise of both Airbus and Colleges of Excellence in providing high-quality training content that enables trainees to acquire advanced skills in helicopter maintenance, in line with the sector's local and regional requirements. Eng. Naif Al-Matrafi, head of Marketing and Business Development at Colleges of Excellence, said that training in this program is scheduled to begin at the start of the next training year, and that participants will receive a higher diploma in helicopter maintenance. "The program aims to achieve a 100 percent employment rate for those enrolled in the program to work in military and civilian agencies," he said while noting that the launch of this program falls within the framework of Colleges of Excellence's approach to building strategic partnerships with major international companies in the aviation sector. With the aim of transferring knowledge and empowering national cadres with advanced technical skills, the program's launch was an extension of an effective strategic partnership between the two parties.
Mid East Info
08-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Jeddah Workshop Charts Path for Future Aviation Skills in Support of Vision 2030 - Middle East Business News and Information
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) held a strategic training workshop in Jeddah, bringing together senior representatives from Saudi Arabia's academic institutions, government, and aviation industry to explore how future training efforts can better match the sector's evolving needs. The discussions underscored the importance of identifying existing skills gaps to ensure the workforce is equipped to support the Kingdom's aviation ambitions under Vision 2030. The workshop focused on three priority areas: Adapting to Digital Transformation – ensuring future professionals are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving, technology-driven aviation industry. Investing in Grassroots Training – building a strong pipeline of local talent through early-stage education and outreach. Reinforcing Core Aviation Skills – maintaining focus on essential competencies such as regulatory knowledge, safety, and operational standards. 'The aviation sector is central to achieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Building a workforce that is agile, digitally skilled, and grounded in global best practices is essential. This workshop marks an important step in aligning training priorities across the Kingdom and ensuring that we are addressing both current gaps and future requirements,' said Tanja Schmidt, IATA Director of Training. Representatives included Colleges of Excellence, Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation (SACA), Saudia, Riyadh Air, Cluster2, Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA), Qassim University, Riyadh Airports Company, flyadeal and Saudi Ground Services (SGS).
