Third-Year Aviation Business Students Join “Wings for Aviation Professionals” Program at AirAsia Academy
Strengthening professional aviation knowledge, hands-on skills, and real industry experience to prepare students for future careers in aviation and service industries.
Taking Flight with Real Aviation Experience
From 7 to 9 June 2026, third-year students from the Aviation Business Program, International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, participated in the “Wings for Aviation Professionals” program at AirAsia Academy. The program aimed to enhance students’ professional knowledge, aviation-related skills, and hands-on experience while preparing them for future careers in aviation and service industries.
This activity provided students with a valuable opportunity to experience a realistic training environment and learn directly from aviation industry professionals, enabling them to better understand international airline service standards and professional expectations.
Learning Airline Service Standards from Industry Experts
Throughout the training program, students engaged in both theoretical and practical learning delivered by aviation industry experts. Key topics included cabin crew personality and professional image, in-flight service standards, passenger communication and service skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and creating memorable service experiences in accordance with international airline standards.
Safety and Security Training for Aviation Readiness
In addition, students participated in practical Safety and Security training, which is a core aspect of cabin crew operations. Training activities included Emergency Evacuation, Ditching Training, the use of life-saving equipment, in-flight emergency management, and basic Fire Fighting Training.
These hands-on training sessions helped students develop essential knowledge and understanding of emergency response procedures, enabling them to respond appropriately and safely in accordance with aviation safety standards.
The “Wings for Aviation Professionals” program represents a meaningful learning experience that strengthens students’ professional competencies, future skills, and career readiness, supporting their development as high-quality practice-oriented graduates ready to enter the global aviation industry.
SDG Report & Relevant Goals
This activity contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
| SDG Goal | Target Description | Connection to the Activity |
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Goal 4: Quality Education | Supports quality education through expert-led learning and hands-on professional training, helping students acquire essential aviation skills for future learning and employment. |
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Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Enhances students’ employability and career readiness in aviation and service industries by developing professional skills, workplace discipline, safety awareness, and service excellence. |
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Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure | Connects education with the aviation industry, an infrastructure-intensive sector that relies on advanced standards, safety systems, technology, and specialized workforce development. |
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Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Reflects collaboration between higher education and industry partners such as AirAsia Academy to prepare students for the needs of the global labor market. |
