SriLankan’s International Aviation Academy operating in Maldives

This is an important step in the IAA’s vision of becoming the premier centre for aviation-related learning in South Asia.
We view it as a natural progression since SriLankan has long been the largest carrier in the Maldives and actively promotes Sri Lanka and the Maldives as dual destinations for global tourists, together with tourism authorities in both countries

The International Aviation Academy (IAA), the training arm of SriLankan Airlines, will shortly begin programmes in the Maldivian capital, Male, a significant expansion of its services to the South Asian region, the airline said.

Diploma courses will initially be offered in two fields - Passenger Handling Management; and Air Cargo; with a non-Diploma programme in Dangerous Good Regulations. Classes will be conducted in Male by the Academy’s IATA-accredited instructors.

Sanjeeva Jayatilleke, Manager Human Resources at SriLankan Airlines, said: “This is an important step in the IAA’s vision of becoming the premier centre for aviation-related learning in South Asia. We view it as a natural progression since SriLankan has long been the largest carrier in the Maldives and actively promotes Sri Lanka and the Maldives as dual destinations for global tourists, together with tourism authorities in both countries.”The IAA offers seven programmes for external students at its main centre at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, a short distance from the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. Apart from the three courses offered in the Maldives, it has courses in Aircraft Weight & Balance; ICAO 201 Flight Dispatcher Programme; Baggage Handling; and Airline Cabin Crew Training.