The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) invites you to attend its Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) and TRAINAIR PLUS Regional Conferences taking place in different regions in 2011. Be part of these unique conferences that will bring together State and industry representatives, experts from the training and education community as well as students.

Join us and share your ideas on how to ensure that enough qualified and competent aviation professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain the future international air transport system.

Context

The aviation industry is challenged by a difficult economic context, changing demographics and new technologies with far-reaching potential. States are also facing similar situation with respect to human development and resource planning for the conduct of safety oversight activities. This is especially critical as large contingent of the current generation of aviation professionals will retire, access to affordable training and education is increasingly problematic, and aviation competes with other industry sectors for attracting highly skilled professionals.

In this context, it becomes urgent to review existing regulations and propose a new regulatory environment for the recruitment, education, training and retention of the next generation of aviation professionals.

Conference objectives

1. Develop awareness and establish effective communication links at a regional level with States, regional Organizations, operators, the industry, training providers and organizations, and students; 

2. Provide a forum to exchange best practices and experience on various NGAP related matters at the regional level, and 

3. Reach out to the Next Generation: open a discussion link between ICAO, the aviation community and the students in order to target and better direct NGAP initiative.

Presentations will be delivered by representatives from States, international organizations, aircraft manufacturers, academia and aviation training organizations, airline industry, air navigation service providers and maintenance organizations. ICAO will take this opportunity to present the new TRAINAIR PLUS programme, which is one of its important training programmes.

Who should attend

Representatives from:

Registration is free of charge