$22.7 Million Garnered by Fiji Airways Academy

The Fiji Airways Aviation Academy garners cost savings of $22.7 million annually.

One of the most significant advantages of the Academy is its ability to conduct all necessary training internally.

This includes initial type ratings, common type ratings, recurrent training, remedial training and license conversion.

Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka revealed this in Parliament after being quizzed on the strategy to expand the potential of the academy.

Mr Gavoka said by eliminating the need to outsource these training activities to third-party providers, Fiji Airways has avoided substantial fees that would otherwise be paid to external training centres.

“This move ensures that every dollar invested in training remains within the company, contributing directly to its financial stability,” Mr Gavoka said.

“Traditionally, pilots were required to travel to international training locations such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Brisbane, Seattle and Bangkok,” he said.

“These not only incur training fees but also significant costs related to accommodation and subsistence.

Mr Gavoka said with the establishment of the academy, such expenses have been entirely eliminated.

He said pilots could now undergo all necessary training in Fiji, reducing the financial burden associated with overseas travel.

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