Graduates of National Formosa University's 'Aerospace Class' secure high-paying aviation jobs
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 24 students from the National Formosa University's "Aerospace Class" have all secured jobs in the aviation industry, with starting annual salaries up to NT$1 million.
- The program provides professional training for students to obtain "Aircraft Maintenance Engineer" certifications.
- Industry representatives from major airlines attended the graduation ceremony, highlighting the program's success in meeting industry demands.
Graduates of National Formosa University's specialized "Aerospace Class" are stepping directly into high-demand roles within the aviation sector, with all 24 students securing positions that offer annual salaries reaching up to NT$1 million (approximately $31,000 USD).
The university's Aviation Maintenance Training Center celebrated the completion of its "Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Certification Course" on June 26th. Over two years of intensive professional training, the students acquired the necessary skills and certifications to be recruited by prominent domestic aerospace companies. Representatives from airlines including China Airlines, Starlux Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, and Changyi Engine Maintenance attended the ceremony to witness the students' achievement.
The most important aspect of aircraft maintenance work is the adherence to procedures, standards, and discipline. Any oversight can affect flight safety.
University President Chang Hsin-liang emphasized the critical importance of adhering to procedures, standards, and discipline in aircraft maintenance, noting that any oversight can jeopardize flight safety. He highlighted that the university's 20-year investment in aviation maintenance education aims to instill not just certifications but also professional habits, risk awareness, and a strong sense of responsibility in its students. Chang urged graduates to maintain rigorous standards and professional judgment, even under time pressure, to ensure flight safety.
Wang Chih-kai, Assistant Vice President of Maintenance at Starlux Airlines, encouraged the graduates to embrace future challenges with a positive, optimistic, self-disciplined, and proactive attitude. He stressed the significance of teamwork and continuous learning in aviation maintenance and urged them to integrate flight safety principles into every maintenance operation. The university's collaboration with industry partners includes providing scholarships and offering high-paying positions, establishing a seamless talent pipeline from training to employment.
Aircraft maintenance emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and continuous learning. I encourage graduates to face future challenges with a positive, optimistic, self-disciplined, and proactive attitude, and to implement flight safety principles in every maintenance operation.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.