CLARK FREEPORT — Strive for career growth.
Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, President and CEO of Clark Development Corporation (CDC), delivered this key message during the 10th graduation ceremony of the pilot training school CAE Philippines, which took place at the Clark Marriott Hotel on April 27.
She urged aviators to “move up higher” in their careers and emphasized the importance of striving for excellence and embracing opportunities for professional growth within the aviation industry.
“So you’re training now; even if you consider yourself at the first, second, or third level of your career, move up higher,” the CDC president said.
The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 101 pilots from CAE Philippines, underscoring the significance of their theme: “Your wings already exist. All you have to do is fly.”
Atty. Devanadera emphasized the importance of career growth and urged aspiring pilots to strive for excellence. She stressed the need for continuous improvement in the industry and urged pilots to advance their skills to meet evolving demands.
“We need more than just pilots; we need dedicated and well-trained pilots,” Atty. Devanadera said.
“When we have this kind of development, we will have more planes, and we need more pilots. We need well-trained pilots, committed pilots, brilliant pilots, and pilots with a presence of mind,” she added.
Formerly recognized as the Philippine Academy for Aviation Training (PAAT), CAE Philippines, a collaboration between Cebu Pacific Air and CAE, strives to establish top-tier standards for pilot training in the region according to CAE Philippines website.
Located in Claro M. Recto Highway Clark Freeport, CAE Philippines provides Airbus A320, A320 NEO, and ATR 72-600 pilot training to Cebu Pacific Air and other regional operators. The training center features four CAE-built Level D simulators, including three Airbus A320 full-flight simulators (FFS) and one ATR 72-600 FFS.