The partnership aims to empower
individuals with industry-ready skills through the Airbus Beyond programmes.
The agreement, signed by Remi Maillard, President and MD of
Airbus India & South Asia, and Manoj K. Tiwari, Director of IIM-Mumbai,
marks a milestone in the aviation education sector.
IIM-Mumbai
will offer short-term aviation courses to aspiring and working professionals
who will be able to harness the power of the Airbus Beyond programmes in
aviation logistics, supply chain management, operations excellence, cargo
handling, strategic procurement, business analytics and digitization.
“Skill is the fuel that drives
growth. Airbus realizes the potential of India’s growing aviation industry
and strengthens the ecosystem through our sustained skilling efforts. Along with IIM-Mumbai, we shall combine our
expertise and resources to create comprehensive programmes that will help
advance the future of aerospace education and skilling in India,â€
said Maillard.
This will further support the
creation of a strong pipeline of industry-ready talent for the aviation sector
in the country, he added.
“This collaboration marks a
significant stride towards fostering excellence in management development
within the aviation sector. Together, we aim to blend academic rigour with
industry expertise, propelling innovation and leadership in aviation
management,†said
Tiwari.
The partnership will help
nourish talent and drive transformative impact in the dynamic landscape of the
country’s aerospace, immensely benefitting professionals in the field of
aviation and those seeking opportunities in the burgeoning Indian aviation
industry, he added.
As per the agreement, IIM-Mumbai will organise courses, onboard
students, and provide infrastructure and logistical support, while Airbus will
provide trainers, training material from the Airbus Beyond catalogue for
short-term courses in the initial phase and co-curate long-term courses and
certify the trainers in the later phase.