The Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC) and KPMG in India (‘KPMG') have signed an agreement in Bengaluru for development of occupational map for the aerospace and aviation sector.

These include design and development, manufacturing and assembly, airline operations, airport operations and Maintenance, Repair & Overhauling (MRO). The contract was signed by D Peter Immanuel, CEO, AASSC and Amber Dubey, Partner and Head, Aerospace and Defence at KPMG in India.

The occupational map shall list the possible job roles along with the skill levels in each sub-sector. Subsequently, KPMG to develop National Occupational Standards (NOS) for 70 job roles where there is high demand.

This is a humungous task as there is a need to work with various industry players in the aerospace and aviation sector while drafting the NOS and getting their validation. After going through an elaborate process, the NOS for each job role shall be notified by Government of India.

Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC) is the apex body in skill development in the sector. AASSC has been formed under the government and industry led initiative of skilling Indian labour force.

The promoters of the company are Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce (BCIC) and Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI). KPMG is a globally renowned consulting firm. They have a strong presence in the aviation and aerospace domain.

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