Copa Airlines Aeronautical Technician Academy Graduates 34 New Maintenance Technicians
Copa Airlines’ Aeronautical Technicians Academy (ATA) graduated a new class of 34 new Panamanian aeronautical maintenance technicians to join the airline’s staff.
Since its founding in 2014, ATA has trained more than 170 young people, providing them with a high quality education at no cost. The program offers comprehensive training in maintenance and inspection of aeronautical systems, meeting the highest international standards.
“The success of the Aeronautical Technicians Academy reflects our commitment to the development of Panamanian talent. By investing in the training of these young people, we not only strengthen the technical capacity of our airline, but also boost the professional growth of our students. Each graduate represents an opportunity for the economic and social progress of our country and for the growth of the aviation industry in Panama,” said Rafael Samudio, vice president of technical operations for Copa Airlines.
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Currently, ATA is forming five groups for a total of 119 students, 11% of whom are women. An additional group of 24 students is expected to start in the coming months.
The next application period will be open starting in October through the Copa Airlines website, in the “Work with Us” section. Those interested in applying must have a high school diploma recognized by the Ministry of Education and preferably be a graduate of a Vocational Technical College with a degree in technical areas such as Electromechanics, Electricity, Electronics, General Mechanics or Automotive Mechanics.
The Copa Airlines Despega Foundation provides a monthly financial contribution of $350, in addition to covering all transportation costs, insurance, uniforms and study materials. This comprehensive support ensures that students can fully concentrate on their education.
Thanks to the training provided by ATA, 90% of Copa Airlines’ aircraft maintenance work is currently performed at the airline’s Maintenance Center at Tocumen International Airport. The short-term goal is to reach 100% of this work performed locally.
Additionally, as part of its efforts to strengthen the training of aeronautical technicians, in 2023 Copa Airlines signed an agreement with the Don Bosco Technical Institute and recently signed an agreement with the Instituto Técnico Superior Especializado (ITSE). These alliances are essential to provide students with high quality training and to ensure a constant incorporation of trained talent into the Panamanian airline industry.
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