The minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has revealed that in 2024, about 12 Senior High Schools will offer aviation and aerospace courses.
According to him, these courses will not be a club based course, but it will be a full programme just like Business or General Arts programmes.
“Next year, there are about 12 schools that will be offering aviation and aerospace courses, and, in their case, it is not going to be a club but an academic programme,” he stated
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum indicated that this initiative aligns with efforts to bolster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Ghana, enabling students to compete effectively in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.
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He further highlighted that the new courses would supplement traditional subjects such as physics, chemistry, and advanced mathematics.
This decision to introduce aviation and aerospace courses was inspired by the innovative strides of Afia Kobi Girls SHS in the field.
“This school is going to be transformed into a STEM school. They are doing some great things in the field of aviation and aerospace as pioneers at this level,” the minister noted.
There are several aviation institutions, otherwise known as flight schools, helicopter schools or piloting schools in Ghana. They are charged with the responsibility of training and bringing up disciplined aspiring pilots on how to get different types of aircraft flying without hassles and fear of landing safely.
Jobs Associated With Aviation Training Schools
1. Commercial Pilot
2. Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanic or Technician.
3. Commercial Air Traffic Controller.
4. Aerospace Program Manager.
5. Aviation Safety Inspector.
6. Flight Instructor.
7. Flight Attendant.
Some Aviation Schools In Ghana
10. Starwest Flight Academy
Address: P. O. BOX AN 8137, Accra North, Kokomlemle, Accra
11. Ambassador Institute Of Aviation
Location: Dzoewulu, Accra, Ghana
12. Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Address: Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana
13. International School Of Aviation
Address 1: Box CE 12381, Comm 3, Behind VRA Quarters, Tema, Ghana.
Address 2: Kwadaso, Abibiman premises, Box KS 12145, Adum- kumasi, Ghana
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