US-Bangla now training aircraft maintenance engineers

Dhaka : In an effort to nurture students and address the growing demand for aircraft maintenance engineers, US-Bangla Airlines announced a two-year training programme.

The move aims to produce skilled professionals capable of ensuring the safe and efficient operation of aircraft.

The training programme, compliant with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 standards, will be conducted outside the country.

To be eligible for the programme, candidates must have achieved a minimum GPA of 4.5 in mathematics, physics, and chemistry in the Science department during their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. 

Alternatively, applicants who have attained a grade-A in at least five subjects, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in the 'O' level exams, and a grade-B in at least two subjects, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in the 'A' level exams, will also be considered. 

Additionally, proficiency in English is a prerequisite.
Furthermore, applicants must be Bangladeshi citizens and not hold residency in any other country. The maximum age limit for applicants is 22 years, and candidates must have a minimum height of 5 feet 4 inches. The body weight should be in accordance with the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart, and vision should be 6/6.

Marital status should be single.
Successful candidates will be provided with scheduled aircraft maintenance engineering training abroad, with US-Bangla Airlines overseeing the overall management and financial support. 

After completing the two-year training, qualified engineers will have the opportunity to join US-Bangla Airlines as type-rated engineers.
Upon joining US-Bangla Airlines as an engineer, individuals can expect a monthly salary starting at BDT 200,000.