Hyderabad: GMR Aero Technic, the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) division of GMR Air Cargo and Aerospace Engineering Ltd. (GACAEL), marked a milestone in aviation with the inauguration of the GMR School of Aviation in collaboration with Airbus, a global leader in the aerospace industry. The school was digitally launched by the Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, Shri. Jyotiraditya Scindia at Wings India 2024, Asia's largest event on Civil Aviation. It may be recalled that the foundation stone of the school was also laid by the Honorable Minister for Civil Aviation in 2021. Strategically located within the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, GMR School of Aviation is poised to become a beacon of excellence in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
The school will offer a fully integrated 4-year AME program along with type training. It has been certi?ed by DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency). The school has a technical collaboration with Airbus and is a ?rst of its kind institution in India to offer a combined B1.1 and B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licensing program, Aircraft Speci?c Type Training Courses and Ancillary Courses like Aircraft structures, Aircraft composite courses. Airbus will provide the necessary courseware in the form of technical handbooks, examination database and access to the Airbus Competence Training (ACT) for Academy media package. In addition, Airbus will also qualify GMR instructors along with assessment of the training centre.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Ashok Gopinath, President and Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic said, 'GMR School of Aviation, the ?rst-of-its-kind school in this region will be a global benchmark and Centre of Excellence in the ?eld of Aviation Education, setting new standards and raising the bar of Aviation Education worldwide. For the MRO industry that is expected to grow to over US$ 2.4 billion by 2028, this school will be a game changer. It will equip students aspiring for a successful career with expertise and make them future ready for the burgeoning aviation industry globally.'
'The development of a strong indigenous MRO industry is a major focus of Airbus as part of the broader Airbus' ambition to grow a comprehensive and ef?cient aviation ecosystem in India. This partnership with GMR will generate a strong pipeline of quali?ed maintenance experts in the country to boost the MRO industry and further support our airline partners. Airbus will continue to invest in human capital development in the country along with partners such as GMR', said Remi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia.
Students who have passed with 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to enroll in the courses. The selection process for admission will be determined by an entrance examination and students need to score a minimum of 65%. Students joining the EASA program will have the opportunity to complete two years of academic training in the campus and two years on job training in GMR Aero Technic. Rigorous training and examination at the school will prepare the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers for certi?cation processes and regulatory compliance.
The school will shape the lives of many by creating job opportunities in a niche aviation segment for aspirants in the aviation industry. Aligned to the government's vision of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' the school is all set to propel a globally competitive MRO industry.
GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited
GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited is part of a distinguished global infrastructure conglomerate, GMR Group, and is renowned for its unparalleled expertise in designing, constructing, and operating airports, making it a trailblazer in transformative projects that have a profound and lasting impact on communities worldwide.
GMR Airports, a ?agship subsidiary of GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited, has secured its position as the largest private airport operator in Asia and the second largest globally, serving over 189 million passengers annually. Operating key hubs such as the iconic Delhi Airport, the fastest-growing airport in India, and pioneering green?eld projects like Hyderabad and New Goa airports, GMR Airports is synonymous with ground-breaking innovation and operational excellence.
The global expansion of GMR Airports includes the development and operation of Kualanamu International Airport in Indonesia and the provision of technical services to Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. Additionally, the Group spearheads major green?eld airport projects in India and Greece, notably Bhogapuram and Crete airports, poised to transform their respective regions.
GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited also offers world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. GMR Aero Technic (GAT) is India's largest integrated third-party MRO facility which ensures operational excellence for aircraft operators worldwide. A part of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited, GAT continually upgrades its capabilities, positioning itself as a lead MRO in the Asia-Paci?c region.
Realizing the importance of outsourcing of services to achieve ef?ciency and economy in airport operations, GMR Aero Services offers a bouquet of services to diverse organizations, albeit with a special focus on airports. Leveraging the experience and expertise gained over the years in the creation and subsequent operation of prominent airports in India and overseas, GMR Aero Services offers its experience and expertise in the form of much-needed services by airports and other organizations.
As the pioneer of the Aerotropolis concept in India, GMR Airports is developing vibrant airport cities around Delhi, Hyderabad, and Goa airports, with GMR Aerocity Delhi and GMR Aerocity Hyderabad emerging as landmark business and leisure districts.
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