The National Aviation Services (NAS), a leading aviation services provider, is sponsoring a free e-learning course titled “COVID-19: Defeating the Crisis and Evolving as a Leader” on the online training platform www.Academy.aero. The course, specially designed for aviation professionals, is the first ground handling industry course to be made public by NAS.
NAS has a presence in over 45 airports across Africa, Middle East and South Asia and provides ground handling services to seven out of the top ten airlines. The company also operates 45 airport lounges and has a wide portfolio of services including; cargo management, engineering and line maintenance, airport technologies, fixed base operations, terminal management, aviation training, travel solutions, and meet-and-assist packages. NAS is offering this FREE course for up to 100,000 professionals in the aviation industry in English, French and Portuguese.
The course has four modules covering topic on; an overall awareness of the current pandemic, its effects on the aviation industry, the role of the aviation industry in mitigating its effects, and tips on how to deal with the situation. A certificate of completion will be awarded once completed.
Hassan El-Houry, Group CEO of NAS said “We are currently going through unprecedented times. Businesses around the world are facing the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aviation industry is no exception. During this time, it is essential that aviation professionals comprehend the situation from all angles while staying calm, safe and healthy, as we wait for to tide over this challenging situation. This training offers a well-rounded understanding of the pandemic, its effects on our industry and ways in which we can mitigate these effects. All of this while consciously maintaining wellness and productively utilizing their spare time.”