Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS), India’s leading airport service management company, has formally agreed with the Government of Odisha to provide skill development training to the state’s aviation sector youth. The MOU was signed with the Directorate of Skill Development and Employment (DSDE), Skill Development and Technical Education Department, and aims to enhance aviation training opportunities for aspiring professionals from Odisha.
Under this agreement, AISATS will facilitate a rigorous 30-day training programme for candidates from Odisha at its established Training Academy in Hyderabad. The programme is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills for roles in ramp handling and customer service within airport operations. Admission to the programme requires meeting specific educational prerequisites to qualify for the AISATS Training Academy and to undertake training for these specialized roles.
Sanjay Gupta, CEO of AISATS, stated:
This partnership with the Government of Odisha marks a significant aspect in our ongoing commitment to fostering indigenous talent and contributing to the advancement of India’s aviation sector. By providing access to our state-of-the-art training academy in Hyderabad and offering immediate and promising employment opportunities, we aim to cultivate a highly skilled workforce that will be instrumental in shaping the future of airport operations across India. With the projected growth in the aviation sector, which has increased the demand for ground handlers to ensure efficient and safe airport operations, our training institute will play a pivotal role. It will nurture a proficient, knowledgeable, and sustainable talent pipeline, exemplifying a more industry-driven approach to India’s skill development initiatives.
Upon completing the comprehensive training programme, candidates will be awarded a “Certificate in Ground Handling and Airport Operations” and placed at one of AISATS’s six operational stations throughout India. This initiative provides a structured pathway for aviation enthusiasts to enter the industry. It ensures a consistent supply of qualified professionals to meet the escalating demands of India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector.
The partnership is significant, with passenger capacity at major Indian airports expected to more than double from 192 million to 420 million over the next four years. Furthermore, the fleet size of Indian carriers is scheduled to virtually triple, from 700 to 2,000 aircraft, underscoring the critical need for qualified aviation experts.
This strategic relationship provides an innovative model for fostering Indian aviation talent, which is closely aligned with Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’s (PMKVY) objectives. By providing specialized training for important professions such as ramp agents, luggage handlers, customer service agents, and load control agents, AISATS aims to close India’s skill shortages and develop a workforce that is precisely tailored to the aviation industry’s needs.
As part of the Indian Government’s initiative to upgrade its airports to world-class facilities and attract more airlines to fly into India, AISATS was formed to provide world-class airport services in ground and cargo handling that exceed customers’ expectations. Since its operations in 2008, the organization has offered hassle-free and comprehensive solutions to its customer airlines in international airports at Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Ranchi and Trivandrum.
