The Booming of Aviation Industry: Tackling Manpower Demand

The year 2024 signals a stronger-than-anticipated aviation industry performance, boosted by significant industry development and expansion. Industry experts forecast consistent air traffic growth, both locally and globally. Malaysian industry experts similarly predicted a surge in all aspects of the industry. Excitingly, Malaysia has remained among the top five industry players in ASEAN, mainly due to Kuala Lumpur International Airport ranking third among the major airports in ASEAN. 

The public’s role is to understand the noticeable changes in the industry. The post-covid stigma of a bleak future in the aviation industry should no longer influence us. The whole world was affected, and no one was spared. However, it should also be noted that the world is gradually recovering from the rerepercussionsOur shared responsibility now is to ensure the industry's booming growth.

With collective effort, we would be able to reap the fruits of our labour, which will be even sweeter after the privations. The year 2024 has definitely seen some success stories. Malaysia Airlines has recorded an RM766 million profit, its first profit after a decade. Singapore Airlines recorded a S$2.67 billion profit, rewarding its staff with an 8-month salary bonus.

A strong recovery emphasises the intense needs of the Malaysian industry. It is time for us to work together to ensure Malaysia is fully- equipped with skilled and trained aviation personnel. There is a demand for a skilled workforce, as illustrated in job vacancy advertisements.

We should no longer be influenced by the irrelevant view that working in the aviation industry brings us nowhere. It brings us everywhere. The aviation industry opens up a whole set of new possibilities: on the ground and up in the sky. It is rewarding: high salary, travelling opportunities, an exclusive working culture and good character building. 

Training institutions must play a pivotal role in training potential personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude. The aviation industry demands individuals who are competent in aircraft maintenance, aviation management and airline operation. This is where Admal Aviation College meets the above demands, demonstrated by the industry’s recruitment of Admal graduates and trainees. Admal Aviation College is an approved training organization for CAAM Part 66 Licensed Aircraft Engineer for Cat B1.1 Aeroplane Turbine, Cat B2 Avionics and Cat A1 Aircraft Maintenance.

Admal is also the credited training institution for a Diploma in Aviation Business (DAB), a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Technology (DAMTECH) & Diploma in Aviation Management with Private Pilot Licensing (DAMPPL). Not only that, Adma offers Aircraft Ground Handling Technician (AGHT), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) & Cabin Crew and Airline Services (CCAS). Admal is ready to e bark with you in your aviation journey as intake is opened throughout the year.

It is time for experienced personnel to help train the young and for the young to seize the opportunity to learn from industry experts.