The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation, Idac, and the Higher Academy of Aeronautical Sciences, Asca, held the second Job Fair and Open House, with the participation of 22 entities from the sector and educational institutions.
The activity carried out within the framework of the commemorative activities of civil aviation week, had more than one hundred jobs available for which hundreds of young people could apply and whose applications will be evaluated by participating companies, including airports, airlines, entities financial institutions and service providers.
By participating in the opening of the event, held at the Asca facilities, the general director of Idac, Héctor Porcella, stated that the Jobs Fair and the Open House are a reflection of the notable growth that the Dominican aeronautical industry has registered under the incentives and support that President Luis Abinader has offered to tourism and civil aviation.
He explained that the new airlines with Dominican registration, together with the international operators that have established themselves in the country in the last three years, have generated a significant induced demand for technicians, support personnel and service employees, who in many cases will need an adequate level of specialized training.
On the subject of training, the director of Asca, Clara Fernández, also spoke, highlighting the importance of the “Open House” or opening of the academy facilities to present to interested young people all the opportunities offered by the Idac study center. to pursue a degree in aeronautical administration or other specialized areas.
He cited that among the companies offering jobs, scholarships or educational services for the participants, were Arajet, Grupo Puntacana, Pilarte Cargo, Sky High, the transport company Aviam, Iasca, Banco de Reservas, VIP Crew members, Higher Academy of Aeronautical Sciences, Asca, Aerodom, Talleres Aeronáuticos del Caribe, CTC Logistics, Fundapec, Airport Department, ATS Air Port Teams Solution, Enalas, Dominican Association of Air Traffic Controllers and Idac itself.
Also participating were academies, colleges and specialized educational centers such as the National School of Airline Agents, American Dominican School, Perpetual Socorro School of the Dominican Air Force, Jiménez de los Santos Educational Center, Christian Baptist School, Children International, José Joaquín Pérez Night Lyceum , Maranatha Studies Center and San Miguel School.
The first jobs fair and open house was held last year in the same place with the presence of more than 20 companies or institutions from the sector and hundreds of young people interested in entering the world of civil aviation.
