Following last month’s announcement of the investment by Lufthansa Technik Malta and the government in the new facility which is expected to be inaugurated by autumn 2008, it has been revealed that the company will be creating another 500 new job opportunities. Over 400 of these new jobs will be directly related to aircraft maintenance, while over 100 new jobs will be related to ancillary services.
“This expansion project will create new opportunities in a growing and dynamic industry. Lufthansa Technik Malta will be taking on new people in order for our company to meet the planned demand of workload and different aircraft types,” said the Chief Executive of Lufthansa Technik Malta Mr Louis Giordimaina.
“As from today, MCAST will be accepting applications for courses leading to the acquisition of licences in the aircraft maintenance industry. This is the first in a series of courses focusing on the aircraft maintenance industry which will be offered by MCAST over the coming years.”
The 19-month course held at MCAST is designed specifically to provide individuals with the necessary theoretical and practical understanding of aircraft maintenance. Part One of the 19-month course is Theory and Workshop Practice, while the second part is the on-the-job training for candidates who successfully complete the examinations at the end of Part One.
Entry requirements are “O” level passes in English, Physics and Mathematics at Grade 5 or Grade C or higher, or an MCAST Engineering Foundation Certificate. Applications will be received at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Corradino Hill, Paola, between 8.30am and 12.30pm. To manage the flow of applications, students whose surnames start with letters A to C are to apply today. Tomorrow it will be the turn for surnames D to M, while surnames N to Z will be registered on Wednesday.
Candidates are to present their original certificates, ID card together with the respective photocopies (front and back of ID card). Applications may be collected from the Reception Administration Building, MCAST Main Campus, Corradino Hill, Paola. Late applications will not be considered.
“Operations on the first aircraft in the new hangar are planned to commence by late 2008. We hope that various MCAST students attending this course would have completed their studies and practicums by then and in time for our major recruitment drive,” said Mr Giordimaina.
The courses are conducted according to European standards as defined by the European Aviation Safety Agency – EASA. The training requires both vocational education, consisting of theory and some practice, and training on the job, some of which could be abroad, as part of the required practical education. Further details can be obtained from the Registrar at MCAST.
Referring to Familiarisation Day held last Wednesday, HR Manager at Lufthansa Technik Malta, Antoinette Caruana said: “The response by prospective aircraft maintenance students as well as other interested persons has been very positive. Our staff members readily answered questions that were put to us. We appreciate the keen interest shown by these young people who are considering a career in aircraft maintenance.”