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The Panamanian airline Copa Airlines and the school ALAS they graduated to 21 new Panamanian pilots, of which 38% son women.
– The Latin American Academy of Higher Aviation (ALAS), a non-profit aviation school supported by Copa Airlines celebrated, on National Pilot's Day, the graduation of 21 new Panamanian pilots, highlighting that 8 from them, or the 38%, they are women. This graduation reflects the importance of continuing to offer equal opportunities so that all young people with the appropriate qualifications and determination can achieve their professional goals.. These graduates will join the Copa Airlines staff, reaffirming the Airline's commitment to continue developing national talent.
Copa Airlines graduated more pilots
«On this National Pilot's Day, At ALAS we celebrate the achievement of these young people who completed training as commercial pilots. We are proud to be an Academy of excellence that provides the opportunity for preparation and development to young Panamanians who have the dream of being aviators.; ALAS provides them with training with superior quality standards and the opportunity, once certified, to join directly the Copa Airlines pilot team», stated Captain Pedro Herrera, director of WINGS.
At ALAS, students complete their degree with the highest international standards and at a cost well below the industry average, since its operation is non-profit and subsidized by Copa Airlines.
In this first promotion of the year, the 80% of graduates completed their studies benefiting from financial support provided through partial study scholarships awarded by Copa Airlines and the Panamanian Union of Commercial Aviators (UNPAC), as well as loans and full scholarships provided by the Institute for the Training and Use of Human Resources (IFARHU).
In their 19 promotions, ALAS has graduated more than 220 Panamanian pilots, These professionals today form part of the ranks of first officers and captains in the Airline., thus contributing to the social and economic development of the country.
“Copa Airlines not only connects destinations, It also builds bridges of opportunity for young people passionate about aviation with the desire to grow and study this wonderful career.. More than an airline, We want to be promoters of dreams and educational opportunities that translate into personal development, professional and economical. We congratulate these new pilots and welcome them to an exciting journey full of possibilities.", commented Captain Bolívar Domínguez González, Vice President of Flight Operations at Copa Airlines.
Through ALAS and for more than a decade, Copa Airlines has led efforts to promote the sustainable development of aviation in Panama. The airline has created an ecosystem with its pilot training academies, aeronautical technicians and flight crew members that promote the training of Panamanian talent, providing unique opportunities to study professions related to the aviation industry. Currently, ALAS has 84 active students in the different phases of the career.
ALAS keeps its student selection process open throughout the year, allowing young people interested in becoming commercial pilots to submit their documents at any time. The admission process, that follows international standards, Ensures candidates meet specific requirements, including the minimum age of 19 years, Panamanian nationality, complete secondary, 1st class medical certificate and English language proficiency.
Those young people interested in pursuing their career as professional pilots and training at the ALAS Academy, You must meet all the requirements and send your documents in the following to the email [email protected]. For more information, you can consult the website: https://alaspanama.com or request an appointment through the same email address.
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