Helitech International to Introduce Skills Focus to the 2015 Event
The skills needs within the rotorcraft industry are being addressed through a pivotal new partnership between Aviation Skills Partnership and Helitech International, run in association with the European Helicopter Association.
This new partnership takes the form of a Learning & Skills Zone at Helitech International 2015 at ExCeL London, 6-8 October 2015. The Zone will promote rotorcraft careers, frameworks and other opportunities to young people to increase the flow of talent into the sector. The Zone will feature a 'Skills Theatre' where visitors can learn about the different careers in the industry, as well as meet with key training providers and industry experts.
The partnership will help secure growth in the skills required to sustain the development of the rotorcraft industry, as well as ensure collaboration in the development of international skills programmes to meet the needs of employers and employees in the rotorcraft sector.
The organisations have also agreed to launch the first annual 'Rotorcraft Skills Awards' as a sub-set of Aviation Skills Partnership's new Aviation Skills Awards®. This will also run for the first time at the 2015 event. The aim of the Awards is to promote career pathways in to the sector and recognise organisations who have worked hard at improving skills across the rotorcraft sector.
Simon Witts, Chief Executive of Aviation Skills Partnership said: "I am delighted that we have entered into a partnership to work together and I look forward to jointly shaping our innovative industry-led programme. There is a critical need for skilled rotorcraft staff and we look forward to helping a new generation to gain the skills that they need to enter this exciting sector, as well as supporting those already in the industry as they progress".
John Hyde, Exhibition Director for Helitech International, Reed Exhibitions said: "This strategic partnership comes at a crucial time to meet the industry skills and training gap. Helitech International is the hub where the international rotorcraft industry meets and does business in Europe. In association with our key partners, the European Helicopter Association and Aviation Skills Partnership, we aim to provide a much needed education and training focus within the event".
For further event information visit www.helitechevents.com or contact Marc Holloran at CMS Strategic +44 (0)20 8748 9797 or email [email protected]
Helitech International
Helitech has long been established as the leading show in the rotary wing market outside the USA. The event was launched in 1986 alongside Offshore Europe in Aberdeen before moving to run as a standalone event at Redhill in 1987. Helitech stayed at Redhill until it moved to The Imperial War Museum, Duxford in 2001. In 2011 Helitech proudly celebrated 25 years of supporting the rotary industry. In 2012 Helitech International was established, in association with the European Helicopter Association, to attract a wider international audience and offer exhibitors and visitors alike the opportunity to network on an international level. Helitech International 2015 will take place at the ExCeL, London from 6-8 October 2015. www.helitechevents.com
About Reed Exhibitions
Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organizer, with over 500 events in 40 countries. In 2013 Reed brought together over six million active event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 34 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events and is part of the Reed Elsevier Group, a world leading provider of professional information solutions. www.reedexpo.com
About EHA
The new European Helicopter Association (EHA) is a non-profit Association whose members are the National Helicopter Associations Committee (NHAC) representing 11 countries in Europe and the European Helicopter Operators Committee (EHOC), the Rotorcraft community of specialists within the Off-Shore operators. The Association's mission is to speak as the voice for the European Rotorcraft industry at the European Institutions and elsewhere, representing and promoting the best interests of all sectors.
About Aviation Skills Partnership
The Aviation Skills Partnership was established in 2013 to create, develop and implement the skills solutions that the industry needs in partnership with employers, educators and potential, new or existing employees. Formed from industry and educational experts with proven track records in their sector, ASP is a unique partnership organization in the aviation sector.
The ASP team works at all levels to establish educational and skills pathways to develop people into aviation and those who are already working in the sector. Our team is dedicated to improving the education and training opportunities within the sector and establishing it as part of the wider aerospace community. www.aviationskillspartnership.com@skillsaviation or on our Facebook site.
