Air India Training Academy Growing to Become South Asia’s Largest Aviation Training Institute

Gurugram, India– Air India’s Training Academy, located on a sprawling 600,000-square-foot campus in Gurugram, stands to grow to become South Asia’s largest aviation training institution, designed to support the airline’s vision of becoming a world-class carrier. With state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive programs, the academy aims to develop industry-ready aviation professionals, bolstering India’s rapidly growing aviation market.Pilot Training Expansion:Plans to establish 20 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) bays for Airbus and Boeing fleets in collaboration with OEMs.Advanced simulators will enhance pilot readiness for upcoming aircraft deliveries.Comprehensive Training Offerings:Cabin crew training in Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP), service protocols, grooming, and voice and accent skills.Ground and security staff training in departure control, customer service, and airport security.Management training programs in commercial operations, HR, and leadership.Focus on Practical Learning:Immersive and real-world training experiences, such as Door Training for emergency and routine operational procedures.Facilities equipped to simulate real-life scenarios, enabling crew to handle emergencies seamlessly.Future PlansScaling Training Capacity:The academy aims to train over 50,000 Air India professionals, including pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, engineers, and security personnel, in the coming years.Expansion Projects:Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra, featuring 31 single-engine and 3 twin-engine aircraft.A new Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) school to ensure a steady supply of skilled engineers for Air India’s modern fleet.StatementsSunil Bhaskaran, Director of the Air India Training Academy, remarked:“To fulfill our goals of becoming a world-class airline, we have invested in building a state-of-the-art integrated training academy in Gurugram. It brings to life Air India’s ambition to establish best-in-class training for all aviation disciplines.”Source: Air India