HAL Management Academy (HMA) has launched, an AICTE approved 15 month, full time Post Graduation Diploma in Aviation Management (PGDAM). The program was inaugurated by V.M. Chamola, Director (HR). "With this, HAL has opened doors for both HAL and the outside world to create specifically trained human resource in the aviation and aerospace which is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, he said. "Given the structure and concept of the programme, we are confident of getting the best companies to the campus for placement assistance", he added.

The program includes a visit to the top aviation companies abroad, interaction with practicing professionals and aviation industry exposure module.

The HMA will train around 35 persons through this program.  The batch consists a mix of HAL executives and professionals from outside selected through a rigorous evaluation process. The participants will  get the much needed exposure in areas such as wind tunnel and flight testing, composite manufacturing, flight hangar management, air traffic management and so on. It is this experiential learning and knowledge that makes the course unique from practical and theoretical perspectives as we would have the best and experienced faculty from aviation field, said Ms Nemichandra, GM (HMA).

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