Dragonair is inviting candidates to apply for its 2013 Aviation Certificate Programme, a key initiative under its Youth Aviation Academy, according to the Shipping Gazette.
The nine-month educational initiative, organised by the airline in conjunction with the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, is designed to educate, motivate and inspire young people aged 18 to 25, who are interested in pursuing an aviation-related career.
The programme offers young people in the city an opportunity to learn about all aspects of aviation. In addition to comprehensive training and visits to key aviation facilities at Hong Kong International Airport, each participant will be mentored by a pilot who will offer them guidance and help to generate a deeper interest in working in the aviation field.
Since its launch in 2005 the programme has generated an enthusiastic response from young people in Hong Kong. The intake for the 2013 programme will increase from 24 to 30 participants to enable more people to benefit from this opportunity.
Among those who graduated between 2006 and 2011, 40 per cent have already embarked on careers in various areas of the aviation industry including aircraft engineering, air traffic control, ground handling and pilots for the carrier and its sister airline, Cathay Pacific. |
