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Thursday, August 29, 2024
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On August 29, Latvian carrier airBaltic celebrated the grand opening of its Technical Academy. The event, held at the airline’s Concors Hangar at RIX Riga Airport, was marked by the presence of new students, their families, and dignitaries from airBaltic, Riga Technical University (RTU), and Liepaja State Technical School (LVT). The academy is now home to its inaugural cohort of 57 students enrolled in three specialized programs, all set to begin their journey toward becoming certified aircraft technicians.
Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: “Today marks a significant milestone for airBaltic and the
entire Baltic region as we launch our new Technical Academy. This initiative will provide students with
high-level technical education, and professional skills, preparing them for a successful career within the
aviation industry. Skilled and well-trained professionals are key to the success of any airline that is why we
are continuously investing in the development of our team, ensuring that airBaltic maintains the highest
standards with the best professionals and innovative technological solutions in technical maintenance.”
“During study years, I wish students to make the most of every learning opportunity. Your time at the
Technical Academy will equip you with not only practical knowledge but also such essential skills and
values like teamwork. Embrace challenges with curiosity, as they will shape your future success in the
aviation industry. I wish you all the best on this exciting journey,” Gauss added.
The airBaltic Technical Academy, located in Riga and Liepaja, delivers practical training on the latest Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Aimed at supporting airBaltic’s ambition to recruit and train around 400 aviation maintenance specialists by 2030, the academy offers three specialized programs. These programs feature free education, opportunities to balance work with study, and assured job placements in a skilled field. The launch of the Technical Academy enhances our internship and training partnerships with universities and strengthens our internal technical training initiatives for new hires.
airBaltic Technical Academy Program Overview:
- RTU airBaltic Program: This full-time, paid onsite program is conducted in collaboration with Riga Technical University, a globally recognized institution for its academic excellence. Participants will obtain a professional bachelor’s degree in Aviation Transport and gain qualification as aviation maintenance technicians with an EASA Part-66 certificate. Benefits include a full salary, extensive industry perks, and all study and training costs covered by airBaltic.
- LVT airBaltic Program: Partnering with Liepaja State Technical School, this program enables students to earn a secondary vocational education degree along with an EASA Part-66 certificate. As a leading vocational institution in the Kurzeme region, LVT offers salary benefits and industry perks starting from the first year. The state budget and airBaltic cover tuition expenses.
- airBaltic Mechanics Program: Participants in this program receive paid training and employment from the outset, working towards EASA Part-66 certification as B1 and B2 technicians. Designed for those with strong technical aptitude, the program provides a full salary, comprehensive insurance, and exclusive industry benefits, all financed by airBaltic.
The recently inaugurated Technical Academy will enhance the range of educational offerings at airBaltic Training. This new addition will work alongside their current programs, which encompass Pilot Academy, maintenance education, flight crew instruction, cabin crew training, ground staff training, and instructor development, among others. The academy’s selection procedure is set to occur on an annual basis.
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