Local degrees for Pilots [December 23 2010]

By Shirajiv Sirimane

An under graduate degree program for Pilots will be introduced by the Ministry of Aviation together with the Ministry of Higher Education, soon.

The Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne said he would hold a discussion with Minister of Higher Education, S. B. Dissanayake in this regard.

“This decision was taken as we see an increased demand for Pilots both locally and internationally in the future,” he added.