Indonesian flying school offers to provide pilots for Pakistani airlines
The CEO of Mitra Aviation Perkasa and Perkasa Flying School of Indonesia,
Septo Sudiro, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to explore
enhanced civil aviation cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan, focusing on
pilot training and supply, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.
Septo Sudiro highlighted the presence of approximately 25 Indonesian pilots
currently employed across various Pakistani airlines. He emphasized his
company's capability to meet Pakistan's aviation workforce demands, including
pilots and aircraft engineers, with highly skilled professionals from
Indonesia.
Established in July 2013, Perkasa Flying School operates prominent training
facilities at Tunggul Wulung Airport in Cilacap, Central Java, and Nusawiru
Airport in Pangandaran, West Java. The school, one of Indonesia's largest
international pilot training institutions, holds a PSC – 141 – 017 pilot
certification and specializes in preparing students for commercial pilot roles
through comprehensive ground and flight training.
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Septo Sudiro noted that Indonesia's Perkasa Flying School offers competitive
pilot training fees, addressing potential pilot shortages in Pakistan amid a
surge in flight activity and increased global airline competition.
Furthermore, highlighting Indonesia's status as the world's largest Muslim
country, he underscored the suitability of Indonesian educational environments
for Pakistani students.
"Perkasa Flying School proposes a collaboration program with Pakistani
airlines to train cadet pilots in Indonesia, utilizing innovative financial
schemes up to a 50:50 ratio, aimed at fostering a larger pool of skilled pilots
in Pakistan," he stated.
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Septo Sudiro also highlighted Indonesia's ongoing efforts to enhance its
civil aviation sector, achieving an effective implementation score of 8,034 in
the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program-Continuous Monitoring Approach
(USOAP-CMA), as part of its commitment to meeting international safety
standards.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties in aviation training and
operational excellence between Indonesia and Pakistan.
Source: Daily Times