New Leadership Program Prepares Cargo Managers

The first cohort of Emirates SkyCargo cargo managers graduated the Executive Leadership training programme, with the second cycle set to begin in April with a new selection of candidates.

The course provided candidates with tools focussed on future operations and industry trends, such as the use of artificial intelligence (AI), embedding innovation, optimising current operations and implementing impactful sustainability initiatives. These skills will be implemented in the graduates’ immediate roles as well as contributing to personal and organisational growth.

Worldwide, the logistics industry faces a lack of skilled workforce, driven by a lack of awareness on career paths and progression, opportunities for learning and development and training on skills required for modern logistics. Emirates SkyCargo aims to combat this within its operations, by creating a wealth of opportunities to inspire employees across all levels to develop their career with the airline. In turn, this contributes to the long tenure of staff, and helps the division attract talent in the industry.

Emirates SkyCargo partnered with AviationNOW, an arm of the GrowNOW Group and member of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), to develop and deliver the training programme. Following a combination of theoretical and practical sessions hosted at Emirates Group headquarters in Dubai, each candidate achieved a diploma endorsed by AviationNOW.

Learning & Talent has long been a priority for the Emirates Group with thousands of employees participating in various training courses every month. The Group has implemented two Leadership Programmes in partnership with INSEAD, as well as programmes delivered in collaboration with London Business School, Warwick School of Business and Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy.