Avalon Aviation Academy ties-up with Karnataka State Open University
* To offer One Year Diploma Programme *

New Delhi – January 29, 2008: Avalon Aviation Academy, the aviation training wing of Aptech Limited, a Global learning Solutions Company, has tied-up with Karnataka State Open University to offer a Diploma in Airport Management and Customer Care.

For the first batch starting Feb 2008, the admissions are currently on at the various Avalon Aviation Academies across the country.

This Course is a part time one year diploma that comes with a Dual Certification. The student gets a Karnataka State Open University Certification and also an Avalon Aviation Academy Certification on the completion of the program.

The course focuses on enhancing human asset quality and productivity, and inculcates business and customer orientation specifically attuned to the requirements of the aviation industry.

Says Ms Preeti Malik, Head Avalon Aviation Academy, “The Diploma in Airport Management & Customer Care is a wholesome package for any student who wants to make a career in aviation. From being a Cabin Crew to a Ground Staff or even an Airport Manager, the course gives a wide range of career options to choose from. The course is delivered by some of the finest trainers of this country and the participants are prepared for all subjects in Aviation that are hugely in demand. We are definitely looking at a far more enhanced placement ratio with this course, which is so complete in itself.”

Dr. Janardhan Jha, Coordinator, Karnataka State Open University says, “The University visualizes this course as a healthy tangent from the traditional format of learning at universities in India. Aviation is undoubtedly an industry of the present and future. Learning patterns have to be contemporary and in line with the prevalent industry needs. We are glad that the training is being imparted by Avalon Aviation Academy, which comes from the rich educational pedigree of Aptech Ltd.”

After doing this Diploma Course, students can move into any of the areas – viz. Cabin Crew, Airport Professionals (in the management cadre), Reservation Agents, Marketing Executives & Business Development Executives in Destination Marketing, Business Development Managers for Passenger Sales – Airlines, Fare Desk Executives, Tour Planners, Tour Operators, Tour Escorts, Logistics Managers & Cargo Executives and Managers, Finance Executives and Managers for Airports and Airlines, Load & Trim Managers, E-Commerce Solutions, Air Cargo, Freight & Forwarding, Material Operations Management, etc.

Avalon Aviation Academy has been providing quality aviation training in the country. Today it is present in most of the cities offering world-class infrastructure facilities and training to the students.

About Avalon Aviation Academy :

Avalon Aviation Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aptech Ltd., which came into existence about 2 years ago to provide high quality training to aspirants in the aviation industry. The institute offers a plethora of professional courses that focus on hard core aviation and related skills required in this sector.

Avalon has strategic alliances with over 37 leading Domestic and International Airlines. It has established Aviation Academies in nearly all major Metros and mini Metros. Avalon has a competitive edge in the industry with its State-of-the-art training methodologies, infrastructure facilities and world class trainers. Adding on to this is Avalon’s course content which is constantly updated to make it pertinent to the present day scenario.

For details on Avalon Aviation Academy, please visit www.avalon-aviation.com

For further details contact:
Delhi/Mumbai:
Sonia Narula
Vice-President,
Corporate Communications,
Aptech Limited
Telefax : 011 516 466 46(D)

E-mail :
sonian@aptech.ac.in

Or

Sangita Sharma Phukan
Corporate Communications,
Aptech Limited
Telefax : 011 2465 8005(D)

E-mail :
sangitas@aptech.ac.in

Kolkata:
Arpita Bhattacharjee
Corporate Communications,
Aptech Limited
Tel: 033 2465 5899

E-mail : arpitab@aptech.ac.in

Chennai:
Sudhir Kumar
Corporate Communications,
Aptech Limited
Tel: 044 6453 2718

E-mail : sudhirk@aptech.ac.in