“Qualification as Aviation Professional Damands Global Competitiveness, Commitment”

Chinedu Eze

Training as an aviator has been made stringent with high grade pass mark in order to meet international standards and to ensure safety in air travel.
This was disclosed by the former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and currently the Managing Partner, Avialog Company Limited, Dr. Richard Aisuebeogun.
He made the disclosure when he delivered a keynote lecture at the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja during its 3rd Matriculation ceremony at the weekend.
Aisuebeogun called on students of the university and urged them to align their personal academic aspirations with the university’s vision as they prepare for careers in the aviation and aerospace industry.
In the lecture titled: ‘Transforming Africa through Aviation and Aerospace Education: The AAAU Vision’, Aisuebeogun said what would make the students succeed would be their commitment, discipline and academic excellence.
Addressing the matriculating students, Aisuebeogun stressed the importance of continually reflecting on the University’s vision and ensuring that their ambitions remain consistent with its mission of transforming Africa through quality aviation and aerospace education.
He also challenged members of the academic community to make the University’s vision the driving force behind their teaching philosophy and institutional culture, noting that a shared commitment to excellence is essential to achieving the University’s strategic objectives.
Highlighting the rigorous standards of the aviation profession, Aisuebeogun encouraged students to pursue academic excellence throughout their studies. He reminded them that professional aviation examinations typically require a minimum pass mark of 70 per cent, unlike university academic which is below such high score mark.
He therefore urged them to develop the discipline and commitment needed to excel from the beginning of their academic journey.
The lecture reinforced AAAU’s commitment to producing globally competitive graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills, and character required to transform Africa’s aviation and aerospace sectors.