The Ethiopian Aviation Academy of the Ethiopian Airlines graduated 19 pilots Thursday after completing a two year commercial pilot course in instrument and Multi Engine Ratings.
Some eight of the graduates are from Chad, Congo Brazzaville, DR Congo Kinshasa, Kenya and Italy. On the occasion, School Manager Capt. Lemma Tekalign said the trainees have received class instruction and practical flight training both on single and Multi–Engine trainer aircrafts and in the flight training devices.
He said they have also attended International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) English proficiency requirement.
Ethiopian Chief Executive Officer, Girma Wake handed over diplomas to the graduates and prizes to outstanding trainees.
Established in 1964 G.C. the school has so far graduated 900 pilots including the present batch.
