The first cohort of Emirates SkyCargo cargo managers have graduated from the carrier’s Executive Leadership training programme, while a second group of candidates are set to begin training in April.
The course provided candidates with tools focussed on future operations and industry trends, such as artificial intelligence (AI), embedding innovation, optimising current operations and implementing sustainability initiatives.
Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, Badr Abbas, said, “Our people are the crux of our success. As an employer of choice, we proudly attract and retain the best talent in the industry, and a large part of this is the access to development opportunities that hone skillsets and elevate personal development. Devised inhouse in coordination with Emirates Learning & Talent and HR teams, these programmes advance the skillset within our talent pool, ensuring Emirates SkyCargo is future-fit.”
Worldwide, the logistics industry faces a lack of skilled workforce, but Emirates SkyCargo aims to combat this by creating opportunities to inspire employees across all levels to develop their career with the airline. In turn, this contributes to the long tenure of staff, and helps the division attract the best talent in the industry.
Emirates SkyCargo partnered with AviationNOW, an arm of the GrowNOW Group and member of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), to develop and deliver the training programme.