Monday, December 18, 2023
Cathay Pacific is thrilled to announce the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC) and the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC). These collaborations aim to jointly foster exceptional talent with an international perspective and exceptional capabilities, supporting the high-quality advancement of the aviation industry in Mainland China.
The MOU signing took place at the Asia Pacific Region Innovation & Capacity Building Symposium 2023, witnessed by notable figures such as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong and Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Deputy Administrator Cui Xiaofeng. During the ceremony, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam exchanged the MOUs with CAUC President Ding Shuiting and CAFUC President Guan Lixin.
Amidst a significant rebound in the civil aviation industry and its comprehensive recovery phase, the demand for top-tier talent and industry development underscores the importance of establishing a robust talent pipeline. Cathay Pacific has been dedicated to nurturing aviation professionals and aims to continue this commitment by shaping new aviation talent.
Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the airline’s dedication to rebuilding connectivity between Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the global sphere. He emphasized their commitment to supporting the 14th Five-Year Plan and integrating into national development. Lam expressed delight in partnering with esteemed higher-education institutions under CAAC’s direct administration. He stressed the partnership’s goal of providing substantial talent support for Mainland China’s aviation industry while aiming to attract exceptional individuals from the region.
CAUC President Ding Shuiting reiterated the long-standing collaboration between CAUC and Cathay Pacific, emphasizing the newly signed MOU as a significant milestone. Both institutions aim to engage comprehensively in talent development, academic exchanges, technological innovation, and sustainable growth to cultivate highly skilled professionals with an international outlook.
CAFUC President Guan Lixin expressed pleasure in outlining shared intentions for collaboration with Cathay Pacific in talent development, staff training, and more. The partnership seeks to leverage CAFUC’s expertise in cultivating civil aviation talent to support Hong Kong SAR Government’s initiatives and contribute to the recovery and development of Hong Kong’s civil aviation industry.
The MOUs between Cathay Pacific and the universities involve exploring innovative training methods across various aviation sectors and establishing scholarships to support young talents from Mainland China. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to strengthen ties in technology and innovation, fostering civil aviation research and development.
Cathay Pacific will actively engage in on-campus recruitment, offer internships, and facilitate knowledge sharing between experts, professors, and students from both institutions. Additionally, the airline will collaborate with CAUC in sustainable aviation development, exploring new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technologies.
Cathay Pacific, proud of its roots in Hong Kong and its connection to the Chinese Mainland, actively recruits from Mainland China. The airline recently initiated its first cabin crew recruitment event and opened recruitment to cadet pilots from Mainland China. Looking ahead, Cathay aims to expand its recruitment initiatives, targeting to recruit around 4,000 individuals, including cabin crew, cadet pilots, IT professionals, ground employees, and customer service officers, by 2025.
Currently operating over 170 weekly return flights to 16 airports in 15 cities in Mainland China, Cathay Pacific remains committed to providing comprehensive intermodal services, ensuring seamless connectivity for travelers from the Greater Bay Area via Hong Kong International Airport to destinations worldwide.
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