The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with easyJet Engineering Malta to enhance training and skills development in the aviation maintenance sector.

The agreement brings together MCAST’s Aircraft Maintenance Training Centre (AMTC) and easyJet Engineering Malta, creating new opportunities for students to gain hands-on industry experience recognised as On-the-Job Training (OJT), while ensuring that academic programmes remain aligned with current aviation standards.

Under the three-year agreement, the two organisations will collaborate on practical training, apprenticeships and curriculum development for aircraft maintenance programmes. Students enrolled at MCAST will benefit from exposure to modern aviation technologies, supervised practical maintenance training and access to working in the hangar environment and industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops and technical demonstrations.

The Memorandum also provides a framework for knowledge exchange and joint initiatives in professional development, research and safety practices. easyJet Engineering Malta will support certification and accreditation processes, while MCAST will continue to oversee academic quality assurance and assessment in line with its Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition.

Both parties have committed to close cooperation through designated liaison officers and a joint review committee, which will monitor training quality and key performance indicators on a quarterly basis. All activities under the agreement will comply with Maltese legislation and European Union Aviation Safety Agency standards.

The partnership is intended to strengthen the link between academic learning and real-world industrial application, while enhancing the employability of graduates and supporting the long-term skills needs of the aviation industry in Malta.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Principal and CEO Stephen Vella on behalf of the College and Managing Director Daniel Galea on behalf of easyJet Engineering Malta.