Airbus Helicopters Thailand and ATE sign academic cooperation 


Airbus Helicopters in Thailand and the Thai Army Transportation  Engineering School (ATE) (Kong Thabbok Upatham Changkol Kho So Tho Bo School) have  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an academic cooperation aimed  at providing internship opportunities in the field of aircraft mechanics. 

The MoU was signed on 11 June, by Alexandre Sanchez, Managing Director of Airbus  Helicopters in Thailand, and Colonel Wanchai Prasanseang, Manager of ATE, at a ceremony  held at the school in Nonthaburi.

Under the agreement, Airbus Helicopters in Thailand will offer selected students short-term  internships that combine theoretical and practical training, thereby enhancing their learning  experience, and preparing them for careers as aircraft mechanics. This initiative aligns with  the government’s education policies and aims to build a talent pipeline for the European aircraft  manufacturer.

The internship programme will also focus on developing students’ English language skills  through online and onsite activities and will facilitate the exchange of knowledge to foster  continuous improvement and innovation, while increasing expertise in curriculum  management.

Additionally, ATE teachers will participate in the curriculum development of the programme  and will have opportunities for professional development.

Airbus Helicopters has been a crucial part of Thailand’s aviation landscape since the 1980s,  beginning with the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation’s first order of  the AS350 for utility and aerial surveillance purposes. Over the decades, helicopters  manufactured by Airbus have become integral to various military and parapublic operations in  Thailand with more than 70 helicopters in service in the country. In addition, Airbus helicopters’  footprint in Thailand includes a regional helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)  facility located in Bangkok to serve its regional customers.

In military applications, the Royal Thai Army operates a fleet of H125M helicopters for Armed  Reconnaissance and H145/Lakota helicopters for Light Utility Operations. The Royal Thai Air  Force operates a fleet of H225M helicopters for CSAR Combat Search and Rescue missions  and H135 light-twin helicopters for Advanced Pilot Training. Additionally, the Royal Thai Navy  utilises the H145M military version for Transport and Maritime Support Missions, while the  Royal Thai Armed Forces operate multi-mission H155 helicopters.”

“This partnership with the Thai Army Transportation Engineering School underscores our  dedication to providing hands-on, practical training that equips students with the essential skills  needed for successful careers in aircraft mechanics. We are excited to support the  development of these talented individuals and contribute to the growth of the aviation industry  in Thailand,” said Alexandre Sanchez.

Alexandre Sanchez, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Thailand (centre-right), with Director of School  Colonel Chaiyasit Piyamatya on behalf of Colonel Wanchai Prasanseang, Manager of ATE (centre-left), with the  signed MoU documents during the ceremony held at the school

 





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