Etihad Welcomes Fifth Class Of Graduate Managers

Etihad Airways has welcomed its fifth group of Emirati graduate managers, who have commenced training at the airline’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

The group of five Emiratis, three men and two women, has come to Etihad from across the UAE and will undertake a 21-month training graduate management development programme (GMDP). This involves a nine-month workplace orientation in key Etihad departments, followed by a six month placement with a specified team. Their last phase involves a business based project.

James Hogan, chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, said: “The Etihad Airways Emiratisation programme continues to expand at a remarkable rate, supporting the development of UAE national talent. We are proud to welcome the new group of trainees to the airline, to follow in the footsteps of our previous GMDP groups, who are now deployed in posts across the airline, both locally and internationally.

“During the next 21 months, these young men and women will gain valuable knowledge and experience from many of the airline’s departments, learning about the company and the aviation industry. We look forward to them passing their assessments and course work which will lead to the building of successful careers.”

The GMDP training involves a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. The work placements include outstation airport operations, customer service, sales and marketing, reservations, pricing and ticketing, network and schedule planning, finance and human resources.

Upon successful completion of the programme, the graduates will attain an internationally recognised and accredited post graduate diploma.

Omar Saeed Al Mamari, a member of Etihad’s fifth GMDP trainees, said: “The GMDP is an excellent opportunity for us and I feel assured that the future of my career is secure. After only a few weeks’ training, I already feel that I have gained certain skills and knowledge that will assist me in being a successful manager.”

The Etihad Airways Emiratisation Programme offers a wide range of training opportunities for UAE nationals. The airline also offers an English language training programme, cadet pilot scheme and a technical engineering development programme as well as the graduate management development programme to UAE nationals.

The fifth GMDP group members are:
1. Mariam Hasan Al Marzouqi
2. Mohammed Ahmed Al Nuaimi
3. Omar Saeed Al Mamari
4. Shaima Jaffar
5. Mohamed Mansoor Mohamed
 

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