Govt Offers Kenyans Free Aviation Lessons: How to Apply

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Govt Offers Kenyans Free Aviation Lessons: How to Apply

Through its training institution, the East African School of Aviation, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced free training for Kenyans.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the institution in Embakasi, off Airport North Road, will offer Kenyans instruction in five aviation-related topics.

The training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14th.

As part of the open day, various experts will engage attendees in five thematic areas, including how to maintain an aircraft airworthy, fly a plane safely, and the management of flight turnaround – the time between a plane landing at an airport and taking off again.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta inside an aircraft’s cockpit at JKIA on November 5, 2023.

Aviation experts will also instruct cabin personnel on safety and maintaining aircraft separation.

“The primary objective of the event is to provide a good opportunity for potential students and the general public to learn more about the aviation industry and interact with professionals in the field. The theme of the open/innovation day is Leveraging on Innovation To Transform The Next Generation Of Aviators,” read the notice in part.

In addition, attendees will be provided with excerpts from 22 courses offered by aviation institutions, such as airport operations, flight dispatch, air traffic management, cabin crew, and aeronautical engineering.

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Other courses will include safety management systems, customer service in aviation, electrical engineering, and hazardous materials.

The institution stated that the program targets young Kenyans who can be prepared to enter the aviation industry.

Consequently, educational institutions were encouraged to bring their students to the occasion.

How to Apply

Kenyans and institutions wishing to attend the event were reminded to be on time and that no admission fee would be levied.

In addition, attendees are encouraged to bring notebooks to the training sessions.

Contact the institution at 0716164230 or 0206823607 if you’re a Kenyan interested in the exercise.

Aerial view of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi captured on January 25, 2023.

Govt Offers Kenyans Free Aviation Lessons: How to Apply

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