- Airline staff mentor teens on aviation careers and pilot skills
- Hands-on flight simulation builds early technical exposure
- Monthly programs planned to link education with future jobs
Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines have launched a joint youth aviation education initiative aimed at inspiring students and building early career skills in Korea’s aviation sector.
The program began with a special aviation career session held at a youth center in Seoul, where around 60 teenagers interested in becoming pilots took part. Active pilots and flight crew from both airlines led the session, offering practical insights into life in the cockpit and sharing real-world experiences from commercial aviation.
Beyond classroom-style talks, students also joined hands-on training using flight simulators. They learned how to read cockpit instruments, handle basic controls, and practice takeoffs, landings, and turns. The interactive format helped students better understand the technical and decision-making skills required in aviation careers.
The initiative is driven by employee-led education volunteer groups from both airlines. Korean Air recently formed its in-house group, while Asiana’s volunteer team brings over a decade of experience in education outreach. Together, they plan to run joint programs at least once a month, working with career centers, education offices, and institutions such as the National Aviation Museum of Korea.
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Company officials said the effort reflects a shared focus on education, workforce development, and social responsibility. As the two airlines move toward integration, their volunteer groups are also expected to merge, creating a unified platform to support youth skills, career awareness, and long-term talent development in aviation.
