Etihad Airways 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.

“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,” said James Hogan, chief executive officer of Etihad Airways. “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.

The fifth GMDP group members are:

 Mariam Hasan Al Marzouqi
Mohammed Ahmed Al Nuaimi
Omar Saeed Al Mamari
Shaima Jaffar
Mohamed Mansoor Mohamed

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