Ghana's Aviation Mentorship Movement: Inside 'The Take-Off' Career Programme for Young Professionals

Ghana's aviation industry is gaining momentum, and a new mentorship programme is stepping in to guide the next generation of professionals through one of Africa's most dynamic sectors. The Take-Off, an intimate career experience launching this October, promises to strip away the glamour and reveal the real pathways, challenges and opportunities in aviation—a conversation many aspiring Ghanaian professionals have been waiting for.

At the helm is Ivy Hammond, founder of NTS Global Aviation and a seasoned aviation professional with two decades of industry experience. Rather than the polished corporate seminar format, The Take-Off is designed as an honest, peer-led dialogue where participants hear authentic stories from people who have navigated the sector's complexities firsthand.

The programme follows a simple but powerful philosophy: Dream, Prepare, Take Off. Participants—whether already working in aviation, seriously considering the field, or simply curious about industry realities—will gain practical insight into career pathways, common pitfalls, networking strategies and hands-on mentorship from established professionals.

What The Take-Off Covers

The maiden session, scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, will bring together aviation professionals to explore several critical areas:

• Realistic career trajectories and entry points into the aviation sector
• Industry challenges and how professionals overcome them
• Practical networking and mentorship strategies
• Real-world perspectives from people at different career stages

The structure encourages intimate conversation rather than one-way lectures, allowing participants to ask the questions that truly matter: What qualifications do you actually need? How competitive is the job market? What mistakes should be avoided early on? What does daily work really look like?

Why This Matters for Ghana's Aviation Sector

Ghana's aviation industry has undergone significant growth in recent years, with expanded international routes, increased tourism traffic and growing demand for skilled professionals across airlines, airports, ground services and related sectors. However, young Ghanaians often face a knowledge gap: the industry remains somewhat opaque, career pathways unclear, and mentorship opportunities limited.

Initiatives like The Take-Off address this directly. By connecting aspirants with experienced professionals, the programme helps demystify the sector and builds the human capital Ghana needs to sustain its aviation growth. For a country positioning itself as a regional aviation hub, having well-informed, properly prepared professionals entering the field is crucial.

Furthermore, such programmes strengthen local industry networks, encourage young talent to pursue aviation careers domestically rather than seeking opportunities abroad, and raise professional standards across the sector. Ivy Hammond's two decades of hands-on experience means participants are learning from someone who understands Ghana's specific aviation context and opportunities.

How to Participate

Registration is free, but spaces are limited. Interested participants should send a brief introduction via email to ntsglobal.aviation@gmail.com to secure a spot. The one-day intensive format makes it accessible for working professionals and students alike.

Whether you are already pursuing an aviation career, exploring the field as a possibility, or simply curious about how the industry operates behind the scenes, The Take-Off offers a rare opportunity to gain authentic insight and build connections that could shape your professional trajectory.