Gulf Aviation Academy signs with Civil Aviation Affairs to participate in Bahrain Airshow 2010

Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) recently signed an agreement with Civil Aviation Affairs to participate in the inaugural Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2010 which is to be held under the Royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Issa Al Khalifa. GAA will be announcing its official launch to both local and International markets for the first time during the three day event held from 21 to 23 January 2010 at the Sakhir Air Base.
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As a fully owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat, the investment arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain, GAA has robust credentials and solid financial backing. Since its inception in July 2009, the Academy has been busy training a substantial number of pilots, engineers and cabin crew.

Mahmood Al Balooshi, Chief Technical Training Officer, GAA, said: “GAA is an important part of Bahrain’s vision to be the regional centre for aviation as training is the future of the industry. Improving the skills of people already in the field and providing others the opportunity to get their foot onto the career ladder in this fast paced, exciting industry will enhance the sector and keep pace with the infrastructure needs of the region as well as the sector on a global scale."

Annie Shagra, Marketing, PR and Communication Manager, GAA, said: “We at GAA are delighted to be part of the first Bahrain International Airshow 2010 and we are looking forward to the opportunities to network with companies, delegations and procurement executives from the aviation industry and associated industries. Our aim is to add value to the services that airlines offer to their customers by providing holistic training solutions to every element of the aviation industry.”

The courses available at GAA are wide ranging with more than 20 courses on offer. Pilot training includes Ab-initio, direct entry, cross conversion qualifications on the A320, A330 and A340 and recurrent training. Engineers can take courses including A320, A330, A340 EASA 147 approved type training course, human factor courses, CFM-56, Boroscope, induction courses on A320, A330 and A340, as well as train the trainer courses.

Airline cabin crew are not left out with a range of courses including an initial course, cabin manager assessment, business class, cabin senior and first class assessment; annual recurrent training; an update to cabin manager or first class, as well as conversion courses to A320, A330 and A340.

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