Pawan Hans and University of Mumbai sign a MoU for skill development in Civil Aviation

Mumbai, March 23, 2017 :  To enhance  opportunities for the skilled work force in securing appropriate employment in General Civil Aviation, Pawan Hans and University of Mumbai signed a MoU today in Mumbai. This Joint Initiative of PHTI (Pawan Hans Helicopters Training Institute) an initiative of Pawan Hans in assocation with University of Mumbai will  give a major fillip to General Civil Aviation by launching Dual Qualification Course in BSc (Aeronautics, Affiliated with University of Mumbai) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course of Pawan Hans (Recognized by DGCA, GoI). Dr. Sanjay V. Deshmukh , Vice Chancellor , University of Mumbai, Dr. B P Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director, Pawan Hans and  dignitaries from Academic and Helicopter Industries were present during the MoU signing ceremony for Skill India in Civil Aviation Industry.

With a fleet of varied helicopters and knowledge imparting platforms, students of PHTI will achieve competence in Indian, European, American & Russian aircraft maintenance processes and manufacturing techniques. This makes the course unique in the industry. Further, as part of the training curriculum, students are exposed to on-the-Job training in  a varied fleet of helicopters.

In affiliation with University of Mumbai, PHTI plans to offer an integrated program of AME and BSc (Aeronautics) course at PHTI Mumbai campus and plans to have 60 students batch every year. PHTI is designated as an outreach centre of the University and the course would be conducted and delivered under the aegis of University of Mumbai’s GICED. All enrolments would be done at PHL and the students would be required to purchase the inquiry forms either through PHTI or University of Mumbai’s GICED, Kalina campus.

Backgrounder

Pawan Hans, the flagship helicopter service provider of the Government of India, has evolved into South Asia’s largest helicopter company that maintains and operates a fleet of more than 50 helicopters. It provides a variety of services such as offshore transport, remote & regional air connectivity, heli-tourism and smart business solutions, making it the most trusted brand in the area of helicopter transport. PHTI, an initiative of Pawan Hans Ltd, A Mini Ratna CPSE of Government of India , Ministry of Civil Aviation conducts statutory trainings for the Aircraft Engineers, Technical personnel & Ground training of Pilots in the company and for external candidates.