Jeju Air Supports Development of Local Talent in Aircraft Maintenance

Jeju Air has formed a partnership with the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education, the Taebaek City government, and Korea Aviation High School to foster future talent in the field of aircraft maintenance and to promote mutually beneficial cooperation within the local community.

On September 29, Jeju Air announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for “Fostering Talent in the Aviation Industry” with the Gangwon Province Office of Education, the Taebaek City government, and Korea Aviation High School at Korea Aviation High School in Taebaek, Gangwon Province. The signing ceremony was attended by Samyoung Kang, Superintendent of Gangwon Province Office of Education, Sangho Lee, Mayor of Taebaek, Seokryong Park, Head of Maintenance at Jeju Air, Dongwook Gil, Principal of Korea Aviation High School, and former principal Myeongho Moon.

On the 29th, at Korea Aviation High School, during the 'Business Agreement Ceremony for Fostering Aviation Industry Technical Talent,' (from left in order) Sangho Lee, Mayor of Taebaek, Seokryong Park, Head of Maintenance at Jeju Air, Samyeong Kang, Superintendent of Gangwon Province Education Office, and Dongwook Gil, Principal of Korea Aviation High School, are posing for a commemorative photo. Jeju Air

Through this agreement, Jeju Air will support Korea Aviation High School, which transitioned to a specialized high school for aviation maintenance, in cultivating practical, job-ready professionals. This support aims to help address both the declining school-age population in the region and the shortage of youth employment opportunities. The detailed areas of cooperation include: ▲ consulting and collaborating on curriculum and program operation in aviation maintenance, ▲ supporting on-site education and internships, and ▲ facilitating industry-academia collaboration and information exchange.

Following the signing ceremony, Jeju Air held a job information session for students at Korea Aviation High School, where current Jeju Air maintenance technicians shared their on-the-job experiences in specific areas such as electrical, electronics, and quality, providing practical career guidance to the students.

Jeju Air also plans to directly support select students by offering hands-on training and education at Jeju Air's Seoul branch during school vacation periods, ensuring they acquire practical maintenance skills before graduation.

A Jeju Air official stated, “We plan to support local talent so they can grow to become key players in the aviation industry,” adding, “We will fulfill our corporate social responsibility and pursue sustainable business activities through genuine programs and education.”

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