New Delhi

New vistas opening up in aviation

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NEW VENTURE: Kingfisher Training Academy chief mentor Rajesh Verma (left) along with General Manager (Training) Michael Tan addressing a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday.

To meet the growing need for trained manpower in the aviation and hospitality industry, Kingfisher Training Academy on Tuesday announced the opening of three new academies in the Capital.

Addressing a press conference, the Academy’s Chief Mentor Rajesh Verma said training programmes in the academies at Rajouri Garden, Ring Road and Mall Road were being conceptualised and designed by professionals to meet industry standards.

“Job aspirants would be given a new makeover that would enhance their image in the corporate world. The training curriculum includes grooming and deportment, elementary English lessons, etiquette and social norms and effective communication. We have also tied up with nationalised banks to provide educational loan to students,” he said.

Pointing out that the life span of a cabin crew professional was more than 10 years, Mr. Verma said aviation was a career with longevity built into it: “It is not just a glamorous job but also a responsible and rewarding industry. After seven to 10 years, the cabin crew professionals can move into allied disciplines such as guest service and operations.” Stating that Delhi had many strategic advantages, the Academy’s business development and project head Kunal Vasudeva said Delhi’s international airport was the second busiest in South Asia. “By 2010, the international airport is expected to become the busiest airport in the country. Today it serves 100 domestic and international airlines for passenger and cargo traffic. With the skies over Delhi moving towards international recognition, the requirement for crew and allied support ground staff will soar in the coming years. With the Commonwealth Games coming up, the city is already gearing up in terms of new hotels,” he added.

Informing that all Class XII pass students can apply for the advanced certificate course in aviation and hospitality management, Mr. Vasudeva said the enrolled students would gain knowledge in handling responsibilities of hotel front liners and food and beverage service. “They would be imparted comprehensive education about the need of the aviation industry for smooth in-flight operations. To enhance their interaction skills, we would improve their written and spoken English,” he added.

Madhur Tankha

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