EMU Launches New Civil Aviation Cabin Services Associate Program

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) School of Tourism and Hospitality Management will be accepting students for its new Civil Aviation Cabin Services Associate Program for the 2018-2019 Academic Year.

According to a statement by EMU Faculty of Tourism Dean Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç the English-medium associate program has been approved by the Republic of Turkey Council of Higher Education Council and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Higher Education Planning, Accreditation and Coordination Council.

Providing information about the new program, Prof. Dr. Kılıç stated that students who graduate from the program that will be delivered in collaboration with the Turkish Airlines will obtain the title of “Civil Aviation Cabin Attendant”. Graduates will gain the opportunity to work in the private sector or for airlines connected to the state as well as aviation businesses in the transportation sector. Indicating that aviation has an important role in meeting the transportation requirements of a globalizing world Prof. Dr. Kılıç described the sector as vital for our community and economy. As the aviation sector develops rapidly, the number of skilled personnel required by the sector is also increasing. The need for cabin crews equipped with passenger relations, emergency rules, first aid, communication skills, and foreign languages is also increasing in line with this development. The EMU Civil Aviation Cabin Services Program aims to train highly qualified human resources who keep flight safety at the highest level, are customer satisfaction oriented and are equipped with effective communication and problem solving skills. Detailed information on the program can be obtained from the telephone number (0392) 630 1269.