Hyderabad-based GMR Aero Technic’s maintenance programme earns Airbus approval

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based GMR Aero Technic announced on Monday that its GMR School of Aviation and its Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training Programme have been officially recognised by Airbus Maintenance Training Central MTO.

Compliance with Airbus standards

According to a press release, the recognition confirms that the School’s EASA Part 147 and DGCA CAR 147 approved Basic Maintenance Training Organisation and its associated training programme meet the standards set by Airbus.

The evaluation was conducted per Airbus’ internal quality and compliance requirements.

Focus on bridging skill gaps

Ashok Gopinath, President and Accountable Manager of GMR Aero Technic, said, “We are proud to receive this recognition from Airbus. It validates our training quality and our commitment to developing competent and safety-focused aviation professionals. The GMR School of Aviation was established with a clear objective: to bridge the skill gap in the MRO and airline industries, and this milestone strengthens our resolve to deliver globally benchmarked education and training.”

Centre of Excellence for maintenance training

The company stated that this recognition marks a significant step in its goal to create a sustainable aviation training ecosystem aligned with international benchmarks.

It also positions the GMR School of Aviation as a Centre of Excellence in maintenance training and a trusted talent pipeline for the aviation sector, in line with global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.