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FEATURE TRAINING

ABOVE: Inside the experience for trainees – after all, their wholly owned centre of its type, btFss
787 simulator jobs depend on gaining that piece of offers what curtin describes as world-
paper with a pass mark on it. class training. Which calls for constant
“it’s really exciting to see the people evaluation of quality and value, and a lot
that come here complete their courses of hard work keeping up with the latest
successfully and go on to do great requirements. but it’s something that all
jobs,” he says. “so we give them all the the staff are dedicated to, says curtin.
support that we can. We take care of the “We do regular surveys and usually
whole package for overseas students: see a 90% satisfaction rating. We put an
training, accommodation, transport.” as emphasis on safety and quality because
an essential part of boeing’s strategy we believe in it. i love it. i’m really proud
in the asia-pacific region, and the only to work here,” he smiles.

HELPING HAND
Boeing was “really well supported by the EDB” (Singapore Economic
Development Board) when the company first proposed the idea of setting
up a regional training facility in Singapore, says Curtin. The greenfield site,
which took 10 months to complete as a working establishment, now houses 70
employees across all disciplines including training, management, HR, finance
and maintenance. Dealing primarily with trainees from the Asia-Pacific region,
the centre has room to expand should the need arise, notes Curtin. “This
centre is an important and integral part of Boeing’s strategy for the Asia-
Pacific region,” he asserts. “It’s an important part of our global organisation.”

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