Etihad Engineering Launches Abu Dhabi's First MRO-Led GCAA CAR-147 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme
Why It MattersMRO providers running approved training in-house signals a push to build their own technician pipelines amid tightening global maintenance labour supply, tying skills development directly to live hangar operations.
Etihad Engineering has launched Abu Dhabi's first MRO-led GCAA CAR-147 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme, creating a new pathway for aspiring aircraft maintenance professionals in the UAE capital. The programme is delivered by Etihad Engineering Technical Training at the company's MRO facility adjacent to Zayed International Airport. It combines regulatory-approved classroom instruction with practical skills development and hands-on experience in a live maintenance environment, led by licensed aircraft maintenance instructors.
Daniel Hoffmann, chief executive of Etihad Engineering, said the industry needs a strong pipeline of skilled professionals as global demand for aircraft maintenance expertise grows, and that the programme combines approved technical training with the real-world experience of one of the world's leading independent MRO providers.
The programme has welcomed its first intake of Emirati trainees, with future intakes set to open to aspiring maintenance professionals from across the region and internationally. It builds on Etihad Engineering's existing technical training capabilities, which deliver more than 600 courses to over 12,000 participants annually. Supported by a workforce of more than 2,000 professionals representing over 50 nationalities, the programme aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi's position as a centre for aviation skills development.
