Those with a passion for the aviation industry and looking to play an important role in the world of aviation, could now get a stronger footing, following Asia’s only BA (Hons) Degree in Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training. ‘The Aviator” Degree Programme being launched today, is a joint effort of three globally acclaimed partners, [...]

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

‘The Aviator” Degree Programme being launched today, 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 3-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 will enhance the portfolio to progress into command and management roles. Current Commercial Pilots in possession of a couple of years experience in the industry can 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 in the GCE Ordinary Level examination with credit passes for English Language and Mathematics can apply for the Degree. Those who have already obtained a Private Pilot License (PPL) can obtain credit 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 will be offered.

Dr Alles addressing the gathering

Prof Godfrey and Ramantha Alles

Romesh Fernando presenting a plaque of appreciation to General Daluwatte

Ajitha Wanasinghe of BNU

General Rohan Daluwatte, Mr. Kamal Ratwatte and Mrs. Rohini Alles

First students being registererd

Romesh Fernando - Executive Director, Skyline Aviation, Ajitha Wanasinghe - Recruitment Consultant/Lecturer, Bucks New University,UK, Professor Derek Godfrey- Pro Vice Chancellor, Bucks New University, UK, Dr. Harsha Alles - Deputy Chairman, Gateway, Ramantha Alles- Director, Gateway, Ruwini Athukorala -Head of School, Gateway Graduate School.




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