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IIT Madras Offers 2-Year Course in Aviation Safety Management

In order to promote the swift advancement of aviation safety in India, Airbus is sponsoring an IIT Madras course that aims to improve safety education in the area.

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Yash KumarUpdated: 10/24/2024, 2:20:00 PM

A course on "Aviation Safety Management" in the Indian civil aviation sector is being offered by the Pravartak Technologies Foundation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) in collaboration with the French institution L'Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC). In order to promote the swift advancement of aviation safety in India, Airbus is sponsoring an IIT Madras course that aims to improve safety education in the area.

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Beginning in January 2025, there will be a maximum of 30 seats available for the first cohort. December 15 is the last day to register. Anyone interested in enrolling in this course can apply online at digitalskills.iitmpravartak.org.in/course_details.php?courseID=285&cart= or send an email to dsa@iitmpravartak.net.

During the first year of this two-year program, there is one week of in-person instruction every two months, and during the second year, there is one week every month. To teach the courses over the entire program, faculty will be traveling from France. One component of the new IIT Madras program is a six-month project or dissertation.

The air transport industry is a dynamic and intricate macrosystem. A collection of regulations that have been in place for many years yet are always changing support safety. In order for all actors at all organizational levels to positively contribute to safety, it is vital to involve them beyond rules and technological advancements. According to an official press release from IIT Madras, safety management is still a significant concern that calls for adaptable talents, such as soft skills like communication, leadership, and assertiveness.

"Every traveller entering and leaving India will be impacted by our relationship, and we are honored to be a part of this endeavor. Due to the regular increases in travel volume and the resulting threats to industrial safety, a uniform approach to education and skill development is required. "We firmly believe that our employees take advantage of this program and prepare themselves to assist travelers," stated Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras.

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The last date to register is December 15, 2024.

The course will begin in January 2025.

A maximum of 30 seats are available for the first cohort.

The course is offered in collaboration with ENAC, a French aviation institution, and sponsored by Airbus.

You can apply online at digitalskills.iitmpravartak.org.in/course_details.php?courseID=285&cart= or email dsa@iitmpravartak.net.

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