Ethiopia — Ethiopian Aviation University, the educational arm of Ethiopian Airlines Group and Africa’s largest aviation training institution, has marked a significant milestone with the graduation of over 1,000 aviation professionals, reinforcing its pivotal role in shaping Africa’s aviation workforce. The graduates hail from 18 countries, underlining the university’s international reach and continued investment in human capital development across the continent.
- A total of 1,053 aviation professionals graduated across multiple disciplines:
- 41 pilots
- 293 aircraft maintenance technicians
- 524 cabin crew
- 214 commercial and ground services trainees
- 8 marshalling and aerobridge operators
- The ceremony was attended by Ethiopian Airlines Group Board Chairman Let. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, and other senior executives.
- Of the total graduates, 474 were female, highlighting the university’s continued progress in promoting gender diversity in aviation training.
- The university offers a broad portfolio of programs, including:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees such as BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Engineering, and MBA in Aviation Management
- Diploma and certificate programs in pilot training, aircraft maintenance, cabin crew, commercial services, and more
- ICAO-certified and online training options, ensuring wide access and global standards
- The event underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ broader strategic objective to bolster aviation self-sufficiency and leadership across Africa through its Vision 2035 strategy.
Statements
- “This is not just a personal achievement to the trainees; it is an achievement to the industry in Africa and the world,” said Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. “Today’s graduates are tomorrow’s industry leaders, and we are proud to take part in shaping the future of our industry through shaping the people who will run it.”
About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Group is Africa’s largest and most awarded airline, operating passenger and cargo flights to over 160 destinations across five continents. With a strategic growth plan titled ‘Vision 2035,’ the carrier aims to become one of the top 20 global aviation groups, leveraging ultra-modern aircraft, a Pan-African multi-hub strategy, and significant investment in training via Ethiopian Aviation University.
Source: Ethiopian Airlines