Kota Kinabalu: Talent development growth in Sabah’s aerospace industry requires the right skill set, said Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe.
“Sabah, without exception, is ready to take the challenge by having KKIP Aerospace Training Centre (KATC) as the only Approved Maintenance Training Organisation conducting basic training in Sabah and East Malaysia,” he said in his speech read by his Special Officer Henry Sim during the inaugural 2023 KATC Aero-Carnival, here, Monday.
Themed “KATC Realising The Nation Aerospace Human Resource Development”, the aero-carnival was organised with the support of the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park Sdn Bhd and the Sabah Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry.
Meanwhile, KATC Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Ir Ts Dr Mohd Dali Isa highlighted the event’s significance, as it showed KATC’s commitment towards realising the vision of making Malaysia an aerospace nation.
Strategic partnerships were announced during the event, between the Mega Aerospace Centre and leading entities in the industry.
These include NK Robotics Sdn Bhd, a pioneering force in drone technology in Sabah, and Prima Tech Solutions Sdn Bhd, an aviation training centre based in Kuching, Sarawak.
By harnessing the collective expertise and resources of these organisations, the partnership aimed to fortify the skills and capabilities of the aviation workforce in Sabah and elsewhere within Malaysia to be in line with Malaysia Aerospace Blueprint 2030 as an effective enabler.
The KATC Aero-Carnival 2023 marked a significant milestone as it is the first of its kind in Sabah as a catalyst for growth and aligning with the Human Capital and People’s Wellbing thrust of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan.
KATC, certified as Part 147 Approved Training Organisation by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and nestled within the Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), is the vanguard of aerospace education in the region, managed by Mega Aerospace Centre Sdn Bhd (MACSB).
MACSB, as the sole approved training organisation in Sabah and recognised by competent authorities, is dedicated to nurturing human capital for the aviation and aerospace industries, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for airframes and components.
