Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that Airways Aviation ESMA, an aeronautical academy based in France, has appointed Lila Attal as the new General Manager.

With over 20 years working in airlines and aviation in general she has delivered through her career a deep commitment to operational excellence and performance advancement, making significant contributions across several leading airlines.

Miss Attal began her career Air Atlanta Icelandic, working worldwide and gaining crucial experience in international aviation operations and a solid foundation in managing complex global airline processes.

She also served as Station Manager and Outstation Manager for five years for Smartlynx, managing operations across the globe, showcasing an exceptional ability to handle complex aviation challenges and ensure efficient workflows.

In the last five years, Miss Attal oversaw Ryanair’s ground operations as Regional Manager for France, Spain, and Portugal. In this capacity she was responsible for optimizing ground operations, driving performance improvements, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

“I’m truly excited and honored to be joining Airways Aviation as General Manager! This opportunity feels like the culmination of hard work and passion, and I’m eager to contribute to such an amazing team,” said Lila Attal – General Manager Airways Aviation ESMA.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Lila Attal into Airways Aviation family. She brings not only an extensive aviation background but also an international exposure that will allow her to manage our operation in France smoothly, an operation that covers civilian and military training for 150 new pilots and 300 cabin crew every year, 20.000 flight hours a year, students from 48 nationalities and a multicultural staff originating in 12 countries. Speaking 5 languages fluently and having lived in different countries gives her in addition to her professional experience, the right sensibility to manage this complex and growing operation,” said Captain Mauro Calvano – Airways Aviation ESMA President and part of Airways Aviation Group Board.

About Airways Aviation ESMA

Airways Aviation ESMA with operations in Montpellier, South of France, it’s one of the largest aviation training organizations in Europe with non-stop activity since 1988, having trained thousands of pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technician, ground handlers and other aviation professionals.

It’s part of Airways Aviation Group, the largest privately owned aviation training organization outside the US with direct presence in 14 countries of 4 continents and 45+ years of experience, offering aviation training from pilot to cabin crew passing from maintenance technicians, ground handlers, military programs up to higher education programs in cooperation with respected universities.

Source: Airways Aviation ESMA
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