Visit and Internship program at Lien Khuong ATC Tower – Opportunity to learn and gain practical experience for students of the Faculty of Aviation Operations

On January 2, 2025, the Faculty of Aviation Operations – Vietnam Aviation Academy organized a tour and internship program at Lien Khuong Air Traffic Control Tower (Da Lat). This is a valuable opportunity for students of the socialization class for Dien Bien airport and Con Son airport, helping them not only improve their professional knowledge but also directly access the professional working environment at one of the important airports of the Vietnam air traffic control system. The program was led by the Head of the delegation, MSc. Ho Thi Vu Hien – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Aviation Operations, and lecturers of the Faculty of Aviation Operations.

Improving Training Quality – Linking Theory and Practice

The visit and internship program at Lien Khuong Air Traffic Control Tower (ATC Tower) is organized with the aim of providing students with practical experiences, supplementing and updating specialized knowledge from businesses. Organized in the context of the increasingly strong development of the aviation industry, connecting theory with practice plays an extremely important role in the training and career development of students.

This is an opportunity for students of Vietnam Aviation Academy to acquire theoretical knowledge and to observe and participate in real situations at the Air Traffic Control Station. The working environment at Lien Khuong ATC Tower will help students better understand the activities and procedures of air traffic control, thereby improving their skills and professional capacity, and being ready to enter the workforce after graduation.

Explore the working environment at Lien Khuong ATC Tower

The tour program provides students with the opportunity to directly learn about air traffic control procedures at Lien Khuong ATC Tower, which performs important tasks in air traffic coordination, ensuring safety for flights arriving and departing from Lien Khuong airport. Students will be introduced to flight control, coordination procedures with other units in the aviation industry, and modern technologies being used at the control tower.

In particular, the students listened to Mr. Nguyen Hai Tinh – Head of Lien Khuong ATC Tower and the Air Traffic Controllers working directly at the station about their daily work, the challenges and strict requirements in air traffic control. This knowledge is not only useful for perfecting professional skills but also helps students better understand the importance of air traffic control in maintaining aviation safety.

Mr. Nguyen Hai Tinh – Chief of Lien Khuong ATC Tower shared and answered questions for students.

Students attentively listen to the sharing from Air Traffic Controllers at Lien Khuong ATC Tower

Attention and investment in the future of students of the Faculty of Aviation Operations

The Faculty of Aviation Operations – Vietnam Aviation Academy always attaches importance to training students with high quality, closely combining theory and practice. In addition to classroom hours, organizing tours and internships at actual facilities of the aviation industry is one of the effective methods to help students visualize their future jobs more clearly. Through that, you will have an in-depth look at the stages and working processes at units in the industry, while further strengthening your passion and the career you have chosen.

The program at Lien Khuong ATC Tower is an opportunity for students to experience and is an important step in building the connection between Vietnam Aviation Academy and business units in the aviation industry. This cooperation is a testament to the Academy’s commitment to training a generation of high-quality students to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of the air traffic industry.

Air Traffic Controllers are on their Morning Shift at Lien Khuong ATC Tower.

Opportunity to connect generations working in the aviation industry

Through this program, students will have the opportunity to learn from previous generations in the industry, who have many years of experience working at air traffic control centers, contributing to the development of the Vietnamese air traffic control system. The relationship between generations of students, lecturers and air traffic controllers will become increasingly stronger and more developed.

The program of visiting and practicing at Lien Khuong ATC Tower is one of the typical activities, not only contributing to improving the quality of training but also expanding career opportunities for students of the Faculty of Aviation Operations. Thereby, students will be fully equipped with knowledge and skills to be ready to contribute to the development of the Vietnam Air Traffic Industry.

Dr. Phan Thanh Minh – Head of Faculty of Aviation Operations received a souvenir from Lien Khuong ATC Tower.

Lecturers and students of the Faculty of Aviation Operations take photos at Lien Khuong ATC Tower

The organization of the tour and internship program at Lien Khuong ATC Tower once again affirms the commitment of Vietnam Aviation Academy in improving the quality of training, preparing students with a solid foundation to enter the profession. This is also an important opportunity for students to be exposed to the latest trends, technologies and processes in Air Traffic Control in particular and in the aviation industry in general, thereby improving their ability to work practically and adapt to the professional environment in the future.

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