Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s largest aviation centre of excellence, graduated close to 800 aviation professionals including international trainees from eight African countries and one from Asia. The graduation ceremony took place at the university’s facility on June 15.

The graduates were trainees in Ethiopian Aviation University’s Pilot, Aviation Maintenance, Cabin Crew, and Commercial Training programmes.  

Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are delighted to witness the fruits of our effort in realising a self-sufficient Africa in terms of aviation professionals supporting the industry within the continent. We believe in the potential of Africa’s youths to shape the continent’s aviation and continue to educate them at our centre of excellence. Training globally competitive professionals, we graduate 308 aviation maintenance, 142 pilots, 297 cabin crew, 25 electro-mechanical professionals, and 15 ticket agents.”

Since its establishment in 1956, the Ethiopian Aviation Academy upgraded to a university level recently and has been offering various aviation courses to local and international trainees.  

The university currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in aerospace and hospitality including a BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Engineering, Aviation Management & Operations, BA in Tourism & Hospitality Management, MSc in Data Science, and MBA in Aviation Management.

Furthermore, the university continues to offer diploma and certificate programmes in aircraft maintenance technician, pilot training, cabin crew, commercial training, leadership, career development, catering training, ICAO courses, and online courses.

In addition to its facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian offers aviation training in regional cities such as Hawassa, Dire-Dawa, Bahir-Dar, and Mekelle.