Asia’s first BA Degree in Air Transport launched

People with a passion for the aviation industry and looking to play an important role in the world of aviation, could now get a stronger foot hold, following Asia’s only BA (Hons) Degree in Air Transport along with Commercial Pilot Training.

The Aviator Degree Programme is a joint effort of three globally acclaimed partners, with Buckinghamshire New University UK academic course modules delivered through Gateway Graduate School as facilitator and Skyline Aviation (Pvt) Ltd., delivering the ground school and flight training facilities.

The three-year full-time B.A. (Hons) Degree course (consisting of 6 semesters) in Air Transport that initially produces commercial pilots, gives an added academic qualification that would enhance the portfolio to progress into command and management roles. Current commercial pilots in possession of a couple of years experience in the industry, could also avail themselves of this opportunity to obtain the same B.A. (Hons) Degree by following the frozen Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) course and the academic modules prescribed in the course of study.

According to the Gateway Graduate School, beginners with 6 passes at the GCE Ordinary Level examination with credit passes in the English Language and Mathematics, could apply for the degree. Those who have already obtained a Private Pilot's License (PPL), could obtain a credit pass for it and complete the frozen ATPL and the Degree. If you are a Commercial Pilot with two or more years' of experience, a one year top-up Degree opportunity would be offered.

With regard to the cost factor, students could obtain both a Degree and a frozen ATPL at a lower cost through this study programme than obtaining them separately. Students would be able to complete the entire Degree Programme in Sri Lanka, making further savings on high living costs abroad. Whilst there would be proper instructional sessions, certain sessions of the course would be delivered via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with students not having to travel further to complete the Degree.

Buckinghamshire New University, is a well recognized university in the UK, with a vision to be a leading professional and creative influence. Since its inception in 1893 as the School of Science and Art, the University had consistently delivered high quality education.

Its mission has been to put students first and work responsively with the very best partners to influence, inspire and nurture talent for professional and creative careers.

Gateway Graduate School has repeatedly set the trend when it comes to creating educational opportunities with state-of-the-art campuses and high quality personalized teaching.

All these facts are benchmarked against a range of world-class UK qualifications and are just some of the ingredients that have earned Gateway Graduate School a reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s premium educational institutions.

Skyline Aviation, established in 2006, is a company that aims to infuse passion into budding aviation-focused recruits and train them into becoming professional and world-class pilots. Located in Sri Lanka’s main domestic airport on the outskirts of Colombo, the Flying Training Academy boasts of some of the best talent and experience in the aviation industry; be it flight training instructors, engineering and ground support personnel.