Dubai: Graduates of the Emirates Airlines National Cadet Pilot Programme are spreading their wings after receiving their diplomas yesterday.
In a convocation ceremony at Emirates Group headquarters on Airport Road, two dozen young Emirati pilot graduates beamed as Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, honoured their achievements with trophies and certificates.
This graduation came roughly six months after 46 Emiratis graduated in September 2010.
Exponential growth
"With the ongoing support from His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the success of Emiratisation at Emirates, including the National Cadet Pilot Programme, has grown exponentially since it began in 1992," said Shaikh Ahmad in a statement.
"As a result, a quarter of Emirates senior management are UAE nationals and the number of UAE pilots is steadily increasing as well."
"We at Emirates believe that this new generation of cadet pilots reflects true dedication through their care and commitment to the programme itself and we are proud to have the graduates embark on exciting careers, joining the Emirates Group's ever-growing family," said Shaikh Ahmad. "These talented, professional Emiratis will help shape the future of Emirates through their role in our vast global network.
"These graduates will not only be assets to Emirates, but will serve as role models for future generations in the UAE."
Graduating cadets will now undergo a third phase of training over the next four months in intensive simulator sessions at Emirates' Training College followed by actual flights with their training captains.
When completed, graduates will helm large aircraft, joining the ranks of 174 certified Emirati pilots currently flying the Emirates fleet of 152 passenger jets.
Emirates employs about 2,500 pilots and prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of training for pilots assigned to fly one of the world's youngest and most modern aircraft fleets.
Abdullah A. Al Hammadi, manager of the Emirates National Cadet Pilot Programme, said Emirates has come a long way from its first efforts to recruit and train nationals in 1992 when four Emiratis were enrolled.
The airline spends more than Dh50 million a year on training Emirati cadets.
Requirements
According to Emirates, requirements for applicants interested in the National Cadet Pilot Programme are:
* Aged 17-29
* Grade 12 secondary school certificate
* A good command of written and spoken English
* A valid passport as well as Khulasat Al Qaid (family book).
In a convocation ceremony at Emirates Group headquarters on Airport Road, two dozen young Emirati pilot graduates beamed as Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, honoured their achievements with trophies and certificates.
This graduation came roughly six months after 46 Emiratis graduated in September 2010.
Exponential growth
"With the ongoing support from His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the success of Emiratisation at Emirates, including the National Cadet Pilot Programme, has grown exponentially since it began in 1992," said Shaikh Ahmad in a statement.
"As a result, a quarter of Emirates senior management are UAE nationals and the number of UAE pilots is steadily increasing as well."
"We at Emirates believe that this new generation of cadet pilots reflects true dedication through their care and commitment to the programme itself and we are proud to have the graduates embark on exciting careers, joining the Emirates Group's ever-growing family," said Shaikh Ahmad. "These talented, professional Emiratis will help shape the future of Emirates through their role in our vast global network.
"These graduates will not only be assets to Emirates, but will serve as role models for future generations in the UAE."
Graduating cadets will now undergo a third phase of training over the next four months in intensive simulator sessions at Emirates' Training College followed by actual flights with their training captains.
When completed, graduates will helm large aircraft, joining the ranks of 174 certified Emirati pilots currently flying the Emirates fleet of 152 passenger jets.
Emirates employs about 2,500 pilots and prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of training for pilots assigned to fly one of the world's youngest and most modern aircraft fleets.
Abdullah A. Al Hammadi, manager of the Emirates National Cadet Pilot Programme, said Emirates has come a long way from its first efforts to recruit and train nationals in 1992 when four Emiratis were enrolled.
The airline spends more than Dh50 million a year on training Emirati cadets.
Requirements
According to Emirates, requirements for applicants interested in the National Cadet Pilot Programme are:
* Aged 17-29
* Grade 12 secondary school certificate
* A good command of written and spoken English
* A valid passport as well as Khulasat Al Qaid (family book).
We thank you & value your time for posting an enquiry and visiting our website. We request you to provide maximum information related to your travel plan in the "Requirements" field This will help us to process your information quickly and accurately
I LIKE IT'
ReplyDeleteMelbourne Holiday Packages
Cheap Melbourne Holidays
Cheap flight