Gwangju University - Jeju Air Sign Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Agreement

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyukjong) is partnering with Jeju Air to train experts in the field of aviation safety management.

Gwangju University announced on the 16th that it recently signed an industry-academia-research cooperation agreement with Jeju Air.

The signing ceremony held at the Jeju Air Aviation Support Center at Gimpo Airport was attended by Kim Mijeong, Head of the Department of Aviation Services at Gwangju University, Kang Maru, Head of the Department of Defense Technology, and Hong Junmo, Head of Jeju Air’s Safety and Security Headquarters.

Through this agreement, both institutions plan to establish a cooperative system to enhance understanding and expertise in aviation safety management for prospective aviation personnel and to foster talent in the aviation industry.

Kim Mijeong, Head of the Department of Aviation Services at Gwangju University, said, “This industry-academia cooperation will greatly help students strengthen their major competencies and set their career paths. We also plan to operate various educational programs to cultivate aviation safety management skills, which are essential core elements for future aviation professionals.”

Meanwhile, the Department of Aviation Services and the Department of Defense Technology at Gwangju University are accelerating the training of aviation experts based on differentiated curricula that include domestic and international airline experiential education and field training every year.

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