First airline to establish an aircraft maintenance training center: China Airlines sets up aircraft repair training facility

Reported by You Ru / Taipei

China Airlines today (16th) obtained a license for its Aircraft Maintenance Training Center from the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications, becoming the first airline in Taiwan to have an institution dedicated to training maintenance personnel. The center officially began operations today. In response to domestic industry demand and international repair needs, the airline has expanded its existing aircraft maintenance training programs to enhance training effectiveness, and officially established the “China Airlines Technical Training Center” (CTC).


▲ China Airlines establishes its first aircraft repair training center. (Photo / Provided by China Airlines)

The operations of China Airlines’ Aircraft Maintenance Training Center will be carried out in two phases. The first phase focuses on aircraft type-specific training, supporting in-service maintenance engineers to complete the transition between old and new certifications and training for new aircraft types in accordance with CAA regulations. Aircraft types covered include the Boeing 737, 747, 777, as well as the Airbus A320, A330, A340, and A350. In the future, the center plans to expand further by offering foundational maintenance training courses to impart basic knowledge and hands-on skills in aircraft repair. It will provide a comprehensive training pathway for young students aspiring to join the aviation industry and lead the professional development of Taiwan’s aircraft maintenance sector.

With an investment of tens of millions of dollars, the Aircraft Maintenance Training Center has been built to ensure teaching quality. Highly experienced maintenance engineers have been carefully selected as instructors. The center features eight classrooms for theoretical instruction and examinations, and has introduced training simulation systems that allow students to learn in computer-simulated environments. Additionally, there are workshops for electrical systems, airframe, engines, and structures where students can engage in hands-on practice.