Aviation Academy Flying Mission (FM-AMETS Pty Ltd) celebrated a significant milestone as 35 students graduated from its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme.
The institution, Botswana’s first specialised aviation maintenance training school, continues to empower young Batswana and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign expertise in the aviation sector.
According to the school’s spokesperson, Kerileng Leruele the academy’s curriculum adheres to international standards, as prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Students are trained in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, with specialisations in Airframe, Powerplant, and Avionics. These programmes equip graduates with the skills and qualifications necessary to pursue careers as Aircraft Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, Safety Officers, and Quality Assurance Officers, among other roles.
The academy’s reputation is further enhanced by endorsements from the Engineering Registration Board (ERB), ensuring that its qualifications are credible and globally recognised.
Many of the academy’s graduates have gone on to achieve remarkable success. For instance, Maitseo Sebolao, an alumnus employed by Kalahari Air Services, excelled in advanced Avionics and Aircraft Electrics training in South Africa, earning top honours among international peers.
Graduates also benefit from industrial attachments, which are integral to the academy’s programme. These placements provide students with hands-on experience and opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Guest lectures by aviation experts further enrich the learning experience, keeping students informed about industry trends and job prospects.
The academy is deeply aligned with Botswana’s Vision 2036, which aims to transform the country into a transport hub connecting Africa to the world. By producing highly-skilled aircraft maintenance engineers locally, the academy contributes to reducing the cost of training abroad and the reliance on expensive foreign professionals.
This localisation effort supports government’s goals for a self-sustaining aviation sector while creating job opportunities for Batswana.
The institution, Botswana’s first specialised aviation maintenance training school, continues to empower young Batswana and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign expertise in the aviation sector.
According to the school’s spokesperson, Kerileng Leruele the academy’s curriculum adheres to international standards, as prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) and aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Students are trained in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, with specialisations in Airframe, Powerplant, and Avionics. These programmes equip graduates with the skills and qualifications necessary to pursue careers as Aircraft Mechanics, Maintenance Technicians, Safety Officers, and Quality Assurance Officers, among other roles.
The academy’s reputation is further enhanced by endorsements from the Engineering Registration Board (ERB), ensuring that its qualifications are credible and globally recognised.
Many of the academy’s graduates have gone on to achieve remarkable success. For instance, Maitseo Sebolao, an alumnus employed by Kalahari Air Services, excelled in advanced Avionics and Aircraft Electrics training in South Africa, earning top honours among international peers.
Graduates also benefit from industrial attachments, which are integral to the academy’s programme. These placements provide students with hands-on experience and opportunities to connect with industry leaders. Guest lectures by aviation experts further enrich the learning experience, keeping students informed about industry trends and job prospects.
The academy is deeply aligned with Botswana’s Vision 2036, which aims to transform the country into a transport hub connecting Africa to the world. By producing highly-skilled aircraft maintenance engineers locally, the academy contributes to reducing the cost of training abroad and the reliance on expensive foreign professionals.
This localisation effort supports government’s goals for a self-sustaining aviation sector while creating job opportunities for Batswana.
