The University of Perpetual Help Rizal School of Aviation offers the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (BSAE). Aeronautical Engineering is a field of science that deals with the principles of flight and related engineering disciplines and their applications to research and development, planning, design, manufacture, operation, maintenance, repair, modification and inspection of aircraft, spacecraft and their systems and components.

Aside from their professional knowledge and skills, the students must be able possess strong foundation in the physical and basic engineering sciences as well as in human relations to enable them to meet the challenges being brought about by the rapid technological progress in Aeronautics.

A UPHSD graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (BSAE) program will attain:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of aeronautical engineering.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and verify assumptions, as well as to analyze and interpret data and to simulate processes.
c. An ability to design, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
d. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in diverse fields of practice.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve aeronautical engineering problems.
f. An understanding of the effects and impact of the aeronautical engineering profession on the environment and the society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
g. The specialized knowledge in at least one field of aeronautical engineering practice, and the ability to apply such knowledge to provide solutions to actual problems.
h. An ability for effective oral and written communications particularly in the English language.
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep current of the development in a specific field of specialization.
j. An ability to use appropriate techniques, skills and tools necessary for the practice of aeronautical engineering.
k. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
l. An ability to apply acquired aeronautical engineering knowledge and skills for national development.

Curriculum Description The BS Aeronautical Engineering program has a total of 225 credit units. The program consists of the general education, technical courses, allied courses, professional courses and technical elective courses and on-the-job-training.

The technical courses comprised of the Mathematics with a total of 26 units, the Physical Sciences with a total of 12 units and the Basic Engineering Sciences with a total of 21 units.

There are 26 professional courses, 1 technical elective and OJT with a total of 104 units.

The allied courses are comprised of Thermodynamics, Basic Electronics and Elementary Electrical Engineering with a total of 9 units. Aeronautical engineering practice (OJT) will consist of 420 hours.

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The Bachelor of Science in Aircarft Maintenance Technology is a four year technical course and aims the following:

The Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics Technician programs are designed to equip the students in all aspects of aviation maintenance. Half of the training time is spent directly on aircraft structures, engines and its accessories both jet and piston powered aircraft.

Modern airplanes are complicated machines with parts that should work safely yet within maximum resistance. To maintain a plane in optimum operating condition, Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Aviation Electronics Technology Mechanics/Avionics conduct regular preventive maintenance, replace parts, and thorough inspections required by the International Engineering and Technological Standards Regulations in Aviation and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program
1. Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT)
This course deals with the maintenance of the aircraft to include its Airframe, Powerplant and Basic Systems. The Curriculum for the two-year AMT Program has a total of 39 Subjects with 118 units. It is composed of 23 Professional Aircraft Maintenance Subjects with 79 units and 16 Non-Professional General Education Subjects with 39 units. The 16 Non-Professional Subjects include one (1) Subject in Mathematics, one (1) in Mechanical Drawing, Four (4) in English, Four (4) in Physical Education, Four (4) in Filipino Christian Living (UPHSD-required Subjects), and Two (2) in National Service Training Program(Military Science).

2. Aviation Electronics Technology (AET) / Avionics
This course deals with the maintenance of various Electronic Systems installed in the Aircraft used in Aircraft Operation, Communication, and Navigation. The two-year Curriculum for the AVT Program consists of 43 Subjects with 112 Units; of which 27 subjects with 73 units are Professional Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Subjects and the remaining 16 Subjects with 39 units are Non-Professional General Education Subjects. The 16 Non-Professional Subjects for AMT and AVT Programs are the same.

Course Duration 2-3 Months
Privilege: May act as a Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft for pleasure or personal business flight, generally without accepting compensation.

Requirements:

Course Duration 4-6 Months
PRIVILEGE: May act as a Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.

REQUIREMENTS:

Course Duration 2-3 Months
An IR qualifies a pilot to fly under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)

REQUIREMENTS:

Course Duration 1-2 Months

REQUIREMENTS:

Course Duration 2-3 Months

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Vision
The University of Perpetual Help System College of Aviation strives to be the Center of Academic Excellence in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Education, and Aviation Electronics Technology in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Mission
The College of Aviation is committed to the Quality Education and Training of Students to become highly qualified and globally competitive Aeronautical Engineers, Aviation Maintenance and Aviation Electronics Professionals so as to enable them to perform leading and responsible roles in the Aviation Industry worldwide.

General Objective:
1. To prepare the students in the Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics to assume responsible and leading roles in the technological and socio-economic development of the country.

2. To equip the students the necessary knowledge and skills in Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics based on a strong foundation in mathematical, physical and engineering sciences as well as in the productive management of resources and human relations.

3. To develop the awareness and special interest of the students on the need and importance of research work in every subject to augment the knowledge ordinarily acquired in the classroom or laboratory.

4. To import a thorough, systematic and adequate theoretical instruction with practical application to the students in their major Fields of Study, especially in Aerodynamics, Aircraft Research, Development, Design, Structure, Manufacture, Operation and Maintenance including Aircraft Repair, Modification, Technology of Electronics and Development of Electronic Devices as applied to Aviation Industry.

5. To make sure that all Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics Graduates of this Institution are fully prepared to take any local and foreign Examination in Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics particularly the Aeronautical Engineer Licensure Examination conducted by the Philippine Regulatory Commission, and the Maintenance and Avionics licensure Examination conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

6. To offer quality instruction and maintain the high academic standards in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Education and Aviation Electronics Technology, both in Theory and Practice, with the employment of the latest Curricular Policies and Standards, Training Facilities and Procedures, and Competent Faculty of Instruction, and

7. To help supply the growing demand for well-trained and highly skilled Aeronautical Engineers, Aviation Maintenance Technicians, and Aviation Electronics Technology by the Philippine Aviation Industry and those in foreign countries worldwide.

The Library Facilities consist of Aviation and General Education books and references, Aviation Manuals, Civil Aviation Regulations (all Parts), Aircraft Maintenance Publications, Service Bulletins, bookshelves, cabinets, and many other library materials and office equipment.

The Laboratory Facilities are composed of tools, airframe and engine parts, cut-away reciprocating and gas turbine engines, mock-ups, equipment for airframe and fabrication-assembly and test of student projects, training aids, and various other laboratory Training Items.

Licensed Aviation faculty uses several instrument ground trainer, simulator, and equipment that students use for hands on learning:

CESSNA 150
The CESSNA 150 located at the College of Aviation lobby is being used by the students for technical practice to let them feel the real work of an aircraft mechanic.

Sheet Metal Laboratory
- Laboratory where students conduct their applied learning in the laboratory - actual repair of parts of an aircraft, sheet metal work, and creation of projects such as hovercraft, wind tunnel, turbine engine, and other aviation engine related projects.

Hydraulic Landing Gear System Trainer
- The Avotek Hydraulic Landing Gear System Trainer is fully functional and includes all of the components and systems such as the operational system with brake pedal, master cylinder, brake, wheel and tire assembly, Throttle with sensor, aircraft hadrualic powerpack and landing gear position indicator lights and warning horn. This also includes the wing section of the twin engine aircraft, landing gear door, shop stand, electrically driven engine hydraulic pump, operations training manual. It can also do double duty as a hydraulic systems trainer.

Ice and Rain Protection System
- The Avotek Ice and Rain Protection Trainer contains most major types of inclement weather protection equipment used on many general aviaiton aircraft and transport category aircraft.

Cabin Atmosphere Control / Pressurization
- The Avotek Cabin Atmosphere Control and Pressurization System is a complete, functional simulation of an aircraft cabin atmosphere and pressurization control system. This unit meets the requirements for pressurization system.

Dual Electrical System Trainers
- The Avotek 28V Dual-Turbine Electrical System is a complete, functional simulation of a multi-engine turbine aircraft electrical system. The system is typical of many multi engine commuter and executive turbo-prop and jet aircraft. A completely functional unit, it can be used to simulate numerous shorts, open circuits and other electrical system malfunctions. Wiring numbered and coded to diagrams, allowing easy troubleshooting, All components are mounted on a custom, roll-around workstand and cabinet.

Test Cells/Engine Run Up Stands
- Avotek's Engine Run-Up Stand is ideal for mounting engines for disassembly, assembly, test runs and similar functions. It can be used to mount most aircraft engines that is runnable for OI-540 engine.

Flight Simulator
- The College of Aviation also operates a FLY-IT Flight Simulator Trainer. This is a multi-capability flight simulator trainer that includes single engine and twin-engine models in its list of aircraft to fly in simulation. This is equipped with a computer controller with its own database server, a mirrored projection unit and a full-size nylon projection screen directly in front of the unit. The flight simulation device is housed in a temperature-controlled room inside the College of Aviation Building and is operated only by a trained and authorized operator who is also responsible for maintaining the device.