The Cathay Pacific Group and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (“HAECO”) have signed MoUs with the Vocational Training Council (“VTC”) to encourage and equip a new generation of talented young people to get involved in the aviation industry.
Under the MoU signed with Cathay, VTC will integrate elements of Cathay Pacific and HK Express crew training programmes into its Higher Diploma in Aviation Inflight and Passenger Services curriculum. The Group will also provide student internships and project-based learning opportunities, as well as life-planning activities such as mock interviews, mentorship, and aviation industry career talks. Graduates who show outstanding ability will be put forward for interview for full-time job opportunities with Cathay.
HAECO Hong Kong will meanwhile work closely with VTC to support students through the school’s Diploma of Vocational Education and Higher Diploma programmes, helping them acquire the knowledge and skillsets that will give them a strong foundation in aircraft maintenance and engineering. As both parties are Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department HKAR-147-approved training organisations, closer collaboration will help VTC students meet the regulatory requirements necessary for a future career in aviation.
Swire is committed to securing a strong talent pipeline for the aviation industry and to reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a leading aviation hub, as the sector picks up ahead of the completion of the Three-Runway System in Hong Kong.
