Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is to assume responsibility for the training of future polymechanics and automation engineers from SR Technics in Zurich with effect from August 1, 2016. The action has been prompted by a greater need at SWISS for specialists in these fields, as a result of the expansion of its aircraft maintenance activities at Zurich Airport. SWISS has resolved to invest further in its apprentice training and take over part of the vocational training currently provided by SR Technics in Zurich. As a result, SWISS, in future, will conduct its own training of apprentice polymechanics and automation engineers.
The move is also considered advantageous for SR Technics, as the company continues benefitting from the future training programmes, while strengthening its global presence.
In view of these developments, SWISS and SR Technics embarked on a joint project to reappraise these key training areas. In the light of their deliberations, they have agreed that the polymechanic and automation engineer training concerned should be transferred to SWISS.
“We will be investing tens of millions over the next few years in ensuring a continued inflow of highly-qualified technicians into our company and the broader aviation industry. In doing so, we will be offering many motivated young individuals a solid training foundation at our Zurich operations,” said Peter Wojahn, chief technical officer,SWISS.
“Over the past years, SR Technics’ vocational training has offered numerous opportunities for its apprentices, and it is great to see that SWISS is now taking the lead, investing in the programmes’ future development. This transaction is a win-win not only for SWISS and SR Technics, but also for the current and future apprentices seeking opportunities in the aviation industry,” added Frank Walschot, chief operation officer, SR Technics.
