Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, during the graduation ceremony of Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) , yesterday.
DOHA: Minister of Transport and Communications, H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti said that Qatar provided the aviation field with more than 1,000 diploma graduates and 2,000 course graduates in the past six years.
He was speaking at a graduation ceremony of the students of Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) of the batch of 2008.
“Amid strong competition witnessed in the international aviation industry and the changing needs of its beneficiaries, QAC has exerted efforts to occupy its deserved status is aviation education, said Al Sulaiti.
The new batch include citizens of a number of sisterly countries, graduating from different majors such as: pilot training division, aircraft maintenance engineering, security and immigration management, airport operations management, meteorology and air traffic control. The Minister said that Qatar exerted efforts in developing the aviation and naval air charter service and maintenance education, in belief that educating nationals and citizens of sisterly countries is an essential element in supporting the world of aviation with competent and responsible personnel. “This comes as part of the state’s contribution and responsibility towards the world,” he added.
The Minister said the college also worked on modernising its equipment and stationary as well as increased technical training to enable students to carry out the tasks of aviation specialties in light of the competition and development of this sector globally.
QAC Director General Sheikh Jabor bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Thani reaffirmed QAC’s commitment to playing an active role in the development field and to be up to the challenge when it comes to assuming responsibility towards the country. He added that QAC has become one of the best colleges in terms of accomplishments.
He pointed out that QAC has earned the status it deserves and has been able to have a clear legacy in many international organizations and forums that recognize the college and give academic accreditation to its training programs.
QAC Director-General said the college has renewed its aircraft fleet and obtained work permits for the new single-engine D40 and twin-engine D42 aircraft, which, he added, will enter the service soon.
He said QAC will host the ICAO 2018 Symposium in Doha, which aims to explore new policies and technologies in the field of civil aviation and enhance international cooperation among participating countries.
