Global
Aerospace Ambassadors Programme aims to inspire aviation leaders of
the future
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March, 2014- Abu Dhabi, UAE:Inspiring
the next generation of industry leaders will be a key focus for Abu
Dhabi’s second Global Aerospace Summit, with the launch of
the new Global Aerospace Ambassadors Programme.
The
programme
will
focus on workforce development and how to encourage young Emiratis to
choose career paths in the aerospace, aviation, defence and space
industries. The initiative will welcome UAE Nationals studying
engineering in universities in the UAE to learn more about the
opportunities that studying science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) subjects will create for them.
By
being exposed to some of the most exciting developments in the
aerospace and aviation industries, the participants will be
encouraged to excel at scientific
subjects,
knowing that success in these areas can lead to careers at the
cutting edge of the sectors.
The
sessions will also provide a platform for the private sector and
higher education bodies to discuss and strategise the future of
industry and academia workforce and research cooperation.
Homaid
Al Shemmari, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace & Engineering
Services at Mubadala, commented: “A main challenge we face in our
industry is Human Capital Development and this will become more
pronounced as the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park grows and emerges as
an aviation, manufacturing and maintenance hub. One of our main
objectives is getting our youth excited about STEM subjects today in
order to fill these future jobs with highly skilled professionals.
The Global Aerospace Ambassadors Programme is a direct and strategic
initiative that will help us to achieve this objective.”
Hussein Dabbas, IATA Vice President for Africa-Middle East, said: “The Middle East is the fastest-growing aviation region in the world, and airlines in the region will need over 2,600 new aircraft over the next 20 years. These aircraft will need 50,000 skilled technicians to service this growth. Around 74% of airlines and independent Maintenance, Repair & Operations companies in the region expect to recruit new engineering and technical personnel within the next 5 years.
Hussein Dabbas, IATA Vice President for Africa-Middle East, said: “The Middle East is the fastest-growing aviation region in the world, and airlines in the region will need over 2,600 new aircraft over the next 20 years. These aircraft will need 50,000 skilled technicians to service this growth. Around 74% of airlines and independent Maintenance, Repair & Operations companies in the region expect to recruit new engineering and technical personnel within the next 5 years.
“For
this to happen, students must be encouraged to study STEM subjects so
that future engineers have the right skills to take the industry
forward,” added Hussein.
The
Global Aerospace Ambassadors sessions will take place on 7th
and 8th
April 2014 as part of the second Global Aerospace Summit in Abu
Dhabi. A panel on 7thApril
will focus on ensuring there is a globally qualified workforce in the
aerospace, aviation, defence and space industries. 8thApril
will see a panel focusing on universities and R&D- exploring the
vital role of academia in the aerospace eco-system. The Global
Aerospace Summit will also include strategic sessions focusing on
professional development, industry mentoring and nationalisation
programmes within the industry.
Hosted
by Mubadala in Abu Dhabi, the Global Aerospace Summit is a strategic,
invitation only, interactive forum where global industry leaders join
to discuss industry issues, identify growth strategies, technological
developments and shape the future of aerospace, aviation, space and
defence.
