Today is 7 December 20
08. The world is observing International Civil Aviation Day. The theme of 2008 is, ‘Tomorrow’s Aviation – a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel.’ The day marks the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944.
“This year’s theme is about the tremendous prospects available to those considering careers in aviation,” remarked Roberto Kobeh González, President of the ICAO Council. “In the next few years there will be a massive wave of retirements from the current workforce. Thousands of new aircraft will be coming into the fleet and new technologies will transform the very nature of aviation jobs. The industry will be looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance
personnel and managers capable of effectively meeting the demands of a challenging working environment,” said Mr. Kobeh. The rapid and sustained growth in air traffic over the coming years is another major factor. Despite the current global economic context which will impact air traffic in the short term, civil aviation development is expected to regain momentum by 2010, according to the latest ICAO forecast. Human resource development is vital to a safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system. Professional competence is a critical element in achieving optimum levels of safety and is developing training strategies to ensure that the future world air transport system is supported by enough competent and qualified professionals. The plan includes identifying the number of pilots, maintenance personnel and controllers needed and related training requirements; aligning ICAO Standards with modern training
methodologies; identifying activities to be initiated with industry partners; and, bringing all parties around a common strategy. A report on this initiative will be presented to the 37th Session of the ICAO Assembly in 2010.
A specialized agency of the United Nations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for
aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. The Organization serves as the forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation among its 190 Contracting States.
In the next few years there will be a massive wave of retirements from the current workforce. Thousands of new aircraft will be coming into the fleet and new technologies will transform the very nature of aviation jobs. The industry will be looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel and managers capable of effectively meeting the demands of a rapidly changing working
environment. Moreover, in spite of the current slowdown in the industry caused by the global economic crisis, prospects for the long-term growth of the industry are positive and strong. So the timing is excellent for anyone entering or moving ahead in the exciting world of aviation.
The challenge for the aviation community will be to attract and retain competent employees, to shape the next generation of aviation professionals, and training is the key. Human resource development is vital to a safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system. ICAO understands the magnitude of the challenge and is working diligently with all industry stakeholders to develop, implement and promote the training programmes that will ensure aviation personnel of tomorrow develop the skills and abilities necessary for a long and prosperous aviation career.
The Assembly of ICAO in 2007 called for a four point plan to encourage and assist its 190 Member States in maintaining high standards of training of aviation personnel and particularly those employed in the provision and operation of services and facilities for international air navigation. The process begins with identifying the number of pilots, maintenance personnel and controllers
needed, as well as the training required. That is under way. The second step is to bring the ICAO Standards in line with modern training methodologies. That is also under way. The third step is to identify activities that can be initiated with industry partners, and the fourth is to bring everyone together around a
common strategy. This includes a symposium on training the new generation of aviation professionals planned for the first quarter of 2010.
All of this will culminate in a Report to the next Session of the ICAO Assembly in 2010. Out of this process will come a global approach to meeting the Human Resources challenge of this early part of the 21st century.
In 1994 the International Civil Aviation Day was established by ICAO, through Assembly Resolution A29-1, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Organization.
In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly by resolution officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day and listed it as an official UN day. The purpose of the global celebration is to generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of States, and of the role of ICAO in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air transport.
The ICAO as an agency of the United Nations codified the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Its headquarters are located in the Quartier International of Montreal, Canada. The ICAO Council adopts standards and recommended practices concerning air navigation, prevention of unlawful interference, and facilitation of border-crossing procedures for international civil aviation. It also defined the protocols for air accident investigation followed by transport safety authorities in countries signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, commonly known as the Chicago Convention. The ICAO should not be confused with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade organization for airlines also headquartered in Montreal, or with the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), an organization for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP's) with its headquarters at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands.
Thank you all.
God bless!
Dr Robert Renatus Sanabam
President, ifop
08. The world is observing International Civil Aviation Day. The theme of 2008 is, ‘Tomorrow’s Aviation – a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel.’ The day marks the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1944.“This year’s theme is about the tremendous prospects available to those considering careers in aviation,” remarked Roberto Kobeh González, President of the ICAO Council. “In the next few years there will be a massive wave of retirements from the current workforce. Thousands of new aircraft will be coming into the fleet and new technologies will transform the very nature of aviation jobs. The industry will be looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance
personnel and managers capable of effectively meeting the demands of a challenging working environment,” said Mr. Kobeh. The rapid and sustained growth in air traffic over the coming years is another major factor. Despite the current global economic context which will impact air traffic in the short term, civil aviation development is expected to regain momentum by 2010, according to the latest ICAO forecast. Human resource development is vital to a safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system. Professional competence is a critical element in achieving optimum levels of safety and is developing training strategies to ensure that the future world air transport system is supported by enough competent and qualified professionals. The plan includes identifying the number of pilots, maintenance personnel and controllers needed and related training requirements; aligning ICAO Standards with modern training
methodologies; identifying activities to be initiated with industry partners; and, bringing all parties around a common strategy. A report on this initiative will be presented to the 37th Session of the ICAO Assembly in 2010.
A specialized agency of the United Nations, ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for
aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. The Organization serves as the forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation among its 190 Contracting States.
In the next few years there will be a massive wave of retirements from the current workforce. Thousands of new aircraft will be coming into the fleet and new technologies will transform the very nature of aviation jobs. The industry will be looking for pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance personnel and managers capable of effectively meeting the demands of a rapidly changing working
environment. Moreover, in spite of the current slowdown in the industry caused by the global economic crisis, prospects for the long-term growth of the industry are positive and strong. So the timing is excellent for anyone entering or moving ahead in the exciting world of aviation.
The challenge for the aviation community will be to attract and retain competent employees, to shape the next generation of aviation professionals, and training is the key. Human resource development is vital to a safe, efficient and sustainable air transport system. ICAO understands the magnitude of the challenge and is working diligently with all industry stakeholders to develop, implement and promote the training programmes that will ensure aviation personnel of tomorrow develop the skills and abilities necessary for a long and prosperous aviation career.
The Assembly of ICAO in 2007 called for a four point plan to encourage and assist its 190 Member States in maintaining high standards of training of aviation personnel and particularly those employed in the provision and operation of services and facilities for international air navigation. The process begins with identifying the number of pilots, maintenance personnel and controllers
needed, as well as the training required. That is under way. The second step is to bring the ICAO Standards in line with modern training methodologies. That is also under way. The third step is to identify activities that can be initiated with industry partners, and the fourth is to bring everyone together around a
common strategy. This includes a symposium on training the new generation of aviation professionals planned for the first quarter of 2010.
All of this will culminate in a Report to the next Session of the ICAO Assembly in 2010. Out of this process will come a global approach to meeting the Human Resources challenge of this early part of the 21st century.
In 1994 the International Civil Aviation Day was established by ICAO, through Assembly Resolution A29-1, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Organization.
In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly by resolution officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day and listed it as an official UN day. The purpose of the global celebration is to generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of States, and of the role of ICAO in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air transport.
The ICAO as an agency of the United Nations codified the principles and techniques of international air navigation and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Its headquarters are located in the Quartier International of Montreal, Canada. The ICAO Council adopts standards and recommended practices concerning air navigation, prevention of unlawful interference, and facilitation of border-crossing procedures for international civil aviation. It also defined the protocols for air accident investigation followed by transport safety authorities in countries signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, commonly known as the Chicago Convention. The ICAO should not be confused with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade organization for airlines also headquartered in Montreal, or with the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), an organization for Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP's) with its headquarters at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands.
Thank you all.
God bless!
Dr Robert Renatus Sanabam
President, ifop
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