The IITA School Partnership
The IITA School programme gives educational institutions the framework, the content, and the industry connections to offer aviation vocational training as part of their own curriculum.
Partner schools gain access to IITA's full range of professionally developed programme materials, instructor support, and the Dual Qualification Pathway — allowing students to earn both a national education qualification and an industry-recognised professional qualification simultaneously.
This is a genuinely distinctive offer for students: the academic credential their institution provides, combined with a practical aviation qualification that employers across Europe already recognise and value.
Partner schools gain access to IITA's full range of professionally developed programme materials, instructor support, and the Dual Qualification Pathway — allowing students to earn both a national education qualification and an industry-recognised professional qualification simultaneously.
This is a genuinely distinctive offer for students: the academic credential their institution provides, combined with a practical aviation qualification that employers across Europe already recognise and value.
Benefits of becoming an IITA school
- Distinctive Curriculum Offer - Aviation is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in Portugal and Europe — offering it as a vocational pathway makes your institution stand out.
- Dual Qualification Pathway - Students graduate with both a national qualification and a professional qualification — a genuine advantage in the aviation jobs market.
- Industry-Developed Content - All IITA programme materials are developed in alignment with EASA, ICAO, and IATA standards, so your students learn what the industry actually expects.
- Instructor Support - IITA provides train-the-trainer support and ongoing academic guidance, so your staff can deliver programmes with confidence and credibility.
- Employment Outcomes - IITA's industry partner network actively engages with programme graduates — giving your students a direct line to the employers who matter.
- Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation Approved - IITA's vocational programmes are approved by the Portuguese Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation, ensuring full national compliance and recognition.
How it works
- Complete the IITA School application form. Our partnerships team will review your institution's profile and learning environment.
Application
- We work with your team to select the most suitable programmes for your student cohort and deliver instructor preparation support.
Onboarding
- Your instructors deliver IITA programmes using our frameworks and materials, with ongoing academic support from the IITA team.
Delivery
- Students who successfully complete their programme receive an industry-recognised professional qualification — alongside their upper secondary school diploma
Qualification
IITA Schools & Benefits
MEP-Açores
The MEP – Vocational School of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Ponta Delgada stands out in the Azores for offering hands-on, industry-relevant training. Students develop practical skills while connecting with the regional business community, equipping them to step confidently into the workforce.
EPG - Rio Tinto
At EPG – Rio Tinto, vocational education goes beyond theory. The institution emphasizes applied learning and close ties with local industries, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of today’s job market.
EPG – Gondomar
EPG – Gondomar focuses on developing highly employable graduates through practical, real-world training. Its partnerships with the professional sector help students transition smoothly from education to rewarding careers.
EPA - Alvito
The EPA – Alvito emphasizes experiential learning and industry alignment. Its programs are designed to give students the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in professional environments immediately after graduation.
Give Your Students the Edge.
Becoming an IITA Partner School is a genuine differentiator — for your institution and for the students you serve.
FAQs
We discuss cohort size during the application process and can be flexible depending on your institution’s circumstances.
IITA partner schools can offer programmes across ground handling, and aircraft mechanics. We will soon be able to offer several new aviation programmes to our partners. Please reach out, and our team will advise on the best fit for your student profile.
No. Programme fee structures are agreed at the institutional level. Contact us to discuss the arrangements that work for your school.
Yes. In-person delivery is available, pending agreement at the institutional level. Online delivery is available to all partner schools regardless of location
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