Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC) is the apex body in skill development in the emerging Aerospace and Aviation sector. The promoters of the company are Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL), Bangalore Chamber of Industries & Commerce(BCIC) and Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries(SIATI). The Governing Council of AASSC has representation from the top management of the promoter organizations, leading airline companies, research organizations, vocational training providers, NSDC, Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs), government agencies like Airport Authority of India and Ministry of Civil Aviation. It has been formed under the Government and Industry led initiative to skill Indian labour force. AASSC is one of the various Sector Skill Councils (SSC) which has been formed with the help of grant from National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). NSDC provides support to all SSCs during the initial years of operations in the form of grant. Vision of AASSC: - The vision of Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council is to bridge the gap between demand and supply of skilled manpower in the sector in segments like Design & Development, Aerospace Manufacturing, Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), Airline Operations and Airports. In order to achieve this ambitious target, AASSC will involve all stakeholders – Government, companies, regulatory bodies, research establishments, academic institutes and training providers. The vision will be achieved through preparation of occupational map, formulation of National Occupational Standards, setting up skill delivery mechanisms through affiliated training providers, and creation of accreditation bodies leading to certification of fresh trainees and retraining, in order to ensure horizontal and vertical mobility of skilled manpower in to the aerospace and aviation sector in India.