Airbus has signed a contract with the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) to provide aviation education to professionals and train them with industry-ready skills through Airbus Beyond programs.
The contract was signed between Prof. Manoj K Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai and Rémi Maillard, President and CEO of Airbus India and South Asia. Under this contract, IIM Mumbai will offer short-term aviation courses to aspiring and working professionals who will be able to harness the power of Airbus Beyond programs in the areas of aviation logistics, supply chain management, operations excellence, cargo handling, strategic acquisitions and business. analytics and digitization.
“Skill is the fuel that drives growth. At Airbus, we remain dedicated to harnessing the potential of India's growing aviation industry and strengthening the ecosystem through our sustained training efforts. Through this partnership with IIM-Mumbai, we are combining our expertise and resources to create comprehensive programs that will help advance the future of aerospace education and skills in India. This will further contribute to the creation of a strong pipeline of industry-ready talent for the aviation sector in the country,” said Rémi Maillard, President and CEO, Airbus India and South Asia.
“We are delighted to announce the first of its kind strategic collaboration between IIM Mumbai and Airbus. This collaboration marks a significant step towards fostering excellence in management development within the aviation sector. Together, our goal is to combine academic rigor with industry experience, driving innovation and leadership in aviation management. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering talent and driving transformative impact in the dynamic landscape of the aerospace industry. I am confident that this collaboration will greatly benefit aviation sector professionals and those seeking opportunities in India's burgeoning aviation industry, providing them with invaluable skills and knowledge to excel in this exciting field,” said Prof. Manoj. K Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai. .
As per the agreement, IIM Mumbai will organize courses, recruit students and provide infrastructure and logistical support. Airbus will provide trainers and training material from the Airbus Beyond catalog for short-term courses in the initial phase and will co-curate long-term courses and certify its trainers in the later phase.
Airbus Beyond is an Airbus company that trains professionals to meet the challenges of the aerospace industry. Leveraging Airbus knowledge and experience, the company delivers transformative programs and advances the skills, knowledge and behaviors of aspiring aviation professionals to foster innovation, leadership and operational excellence. The programs are designed to enhance capability development at both the executive and frontline levels.
