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 Plans

• Scaling 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.

Statements

• Sunil 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