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The $100 million Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) approved by the Legislative Council in January 2014 came into operation on 1 April 2014. The Fund would be used over a period of five years from 2014-15 to 2018-19 to sustain and enhance existing training schemes and scholarships, as well for launching new initiatives for the maritime and aviation sectors. The aim of MATF is to build up in due course a vibrant, diversified and competitive pool of professionals and technical personnel to support Hong Kong’s future development in these sectors.

The following are the aviation-related initiatives operating under the MATF:

1. Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (ProTERS)

The ProTERS aims to encourage aviation in-service practitioners to take courses offered by various academic institutions, professional or trade bodies, and to take part in professional examinations, so as to raise their professional competency and help them acquire relevant professional qualifications. Under the ProTERS, eligible applicants are refunded with 80% of the fees after completing pre-approved courses or examinations, subject to a cap of HKD18,000.

2. Maritime and Aviation Internship Scheme (Aviation) (Internship Scheme (Aviation))

Through the tripartite collaboration among the Government, industries and academic institutions, the Internship Scheme (Aviation) gives the young generation early exposure to the wide spectrum of career opportunities in the aviation sector. Non-final year full-time local students studying undergraduate or sub-degree programmes offered by relevant education institutions and secondary six school leavers are eligible to apply. Under the Internship Scheme (Aviation), participating companies are reimbursed monthly honorarium paid to interns up to 75% or HKD6,000 (whichever is lower) up to three months for an internship offered.

3. Partial Tuition Refund Scheme for the Specialised Aircraft Maintenance Programme (Refund Scheme)

To encourage young people to choose specialised aircraft maintenance programmes and join the aircraft maintenance industry after graduation, the Refund Scheme provides extra financial incentive for those who have completed relevant programmes offered by the Vocational Training Council, namely the Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or the Diploma in Vocational Education (Aircraft Maintenance). Eligible applicants undertaking these programmes and joining the aircraft maintenance industry after graduation are refunded 50% of the total tuition fee, subject to a cap of HKD30,000.

4. Hong Kong Aviation Scholarship Scheme (HKASS)

To encourage continuous professional enhancement for the aviation sector, the Government will provide full scholarships, capped at about HKD100,000 each to selected students to complete aviation-related degree or higher degree programmes. Eligible applicants are required to complete the identified programme and undertake to work in the aviation sector in Hong Kong for a period of not less than twelve consecutive calendar months, within three calendar months upon graduation.

For details of the above initiatives and the corresponding arrangements, please visit MATF website at www.matf.gov.hk.

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Partner Programme

With air traffic rapidly increasing, there is a great demand for Aviation English language training and testing. 

Aviation English Asia Ltd was established in February 2009 with the goal of providing language training to airline pilots, air traffic controllers and airport staff in the region. AEA has developed a comprehensive range of courses which are effective in increasing genuine language proficiency even under the time constraints of airport operations. Aviation English Asia Ltd offers best practice in aviation language training, and an easy-to-adopt Partnership Programme is available to organisations with a presence in Asia.

Aviation English Asia Ltd offers the following models of partnership:

1. Franchise - this requires significant capital investment and strict adherence to procedures in the AEA Operations Manual. Teaching staff are hired and trained with reference to the AEROSTA Framework.  

2. Channel Partnership - this model is suitable for partners who have a genuine training asset, such as premises and established client base. Typical Channel Partners are flight schools, airlines, civil aviation authorities and aviation colleges/universities.  This is a long-term agreement which requires a significant number of learners each year.  Courses can be conducted by AEA's expert Aviation English Teachers on site, and if viable, it is ultimately possible for AEA to train teachers to deliver training under our supervision.

3. Affiliate (Course Representative) - the partner organisation can receive commission for referring clients to AEA.  A full range of promotional materials will be provided. To take advantage of this opportunity please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special Programme for Flight Schools 

Your flight school can offer the best in Aviation English training

• Aviation English Asia Ltd has a key position in the Aviation English marketplace - forming partnerships with course designers, teachers, teacher trainers, raters, language schools, flight schools and airlines worldwide.  We would like to share our Best Practice with flight schools so that from the beginning Non-Native Speakers of English can improve their English.
• Aviation English Asia Ltd provide a fantastic platform for flight schools to recruit students. We welcome contributions from flight schools to our blogs, networking sites and even videos. Our guidelines for articles will help your flight school attract students online.
• An accurate Placement test is available to ensure that candidates start a course at the right level.
• Aviation English Asia Ltd's radiotelephony training app is a comprehensive training aid that will add massive value to your flight school. 

Whether you recruit students locally or overseas the ICAO Aviation English course is suitable for all non-native English speakers that need to achieve ICAO level 4 English proficiency. 

In addition to the ICAO Aviation English course, we can also provide ongoing support and place teachers at your flight school on a contract basis. We attract a great many experienced aviation English teachers that are looking for opportunities in Asia.  To take advantage of this opportunity please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.