Etihad Airways’ Emiratisation Programme Passes Milestone

ABU DHABI - Etihad Airways’ innovative Emiratisation programme has passed a major milestone with 150 UAE national trainees now working for the airline.

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Published: Fri 26 Jun 2009, 11:40 PM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 9:42 PM

The scheme now boasts 87 cadet pilots, 34 graduate managers and 29 technical engineers. The 125 men and 25 women are currently training in Abu Dhabi with the aspiration to pursue a challenging career with Etihad Airways. As part of their induction to Etihad Airways, the latest two cadet pilot groups and one trainee engineer group met with chief executive James Hogan and members of the senior management team at the airline’s Abu Dhabi headquarters on June 24.

The Emirati students and Mr Hogan discussed the importance of continuing to build a strong Emirati work-force as the airline expands its fleet of aircraft, global flight network and award-winning services.

James Hogan said: “As the national airline of the UAE, it is very important that Emiratis have a key role in the development of all areas of the company. The cadet pilot, graduate manager and technical engineer programmes will help us to make this happen and ensure we have a workforce of the very highest calibre.”


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