ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 29. Kazakh Civil
Aviation Academy hosted an extended meeting of the Educational and
Methodological Union and an industry meeting with the participation
of the Minister of Transport Marat Karabaev and the Minister of
Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek, as well as leaders of
aviation companies and partner organizations, Trend reports.
On the course of the meeting, the participants discussed the
strategic directions for training aviation personnel, adapting
educational programs to international standards, and measures to
overcome the staffing shortage in the industry.
According to estimates, the annual need exceeds 600 new personnel –
pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, logisticians, security
specialists, and unmanned aerial system experts.
"We have begun the implementation of projects for two new airports
in the Zaysan and Katon-Karagai regions of the East Kazakhstan
region, which are being built under the instructions of the Head of
State. The launch of similar projects in Kenderli in the Mangystau
region is expected. Additionally, the restoration of the Arkalyk
airport's operations is planned. The new airports are expected to
create about 1,000 permanent jobs. Undoubtedly, we need
professionals in their field," said Marat Karabaev.
The Academy presented key initiatives for transforming the
educational model: the introduction of EASA standards (Part-FCL and
Part-66), the launch of programs in English, the development of the
Unmanned Aerial Systems Center, digitalization of training, and
expansion of the dual training format.
This Academy is the only university in Kazakhstan that trains
specialists according to ICAO, IATA, and AVSEC standards.
Currently, more than 2,000 students, including undergraduates,
master's students, and doctoral candidates, are studying here.
Kazakhstan focuses on training personnel to build regional aviation hub
Photo: Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan