Chennai: In the next ten years, an additional 3.5 lakh employees will be
required in the aviation sector for both commercial and cargo
operations. However, the industry will face a major challenge in getting
skilled employees to work in various disciplines, including ground
handling, according to HR experts.
The Civil Aviation Policy, which suggests establishment of a Civil Aviation University, said there is an absence of qualitative and recognised formal educational programmes. The policy says there is no structured infrastructure that supports employee developmentin aviation.
Majority of State flying schools have been closed and aspiring students have to go abroad for basic training , said B. Govindarajan, Chief Operating Officer, Tirwin Management Services, a Chennai-based aviation training service provider.
The Civil Aviation Policy, which suggests establishment of a Civil Aviation University, said there is an absence of qualitative and recognised formal educational programmes. The policy says there is no structured infrastructure that supports employee developmentin aviation.
Majority of State flying schools have been closed and aspiring students have to go abroad for basic training , said B. Govindarajan, Chief Operating Officer, Tirwin Management Services, a Chennai-based aviation training service provider.
