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{{Short description|Private college in Pasay, Philippines}}
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| name = Air Link International Aviation College
| name = Air Link International Aviation College
| image_name =
| logo = ALIAC LOGO RETINA.png
| image_name = ALIAC LOGO FINAL.png
| image_size = 175px
| image_size = 175px
| image_alt = ALIAC
| image_alt = ALIAC
| caption = ALIAC Seal
| caption = ALIAC Seal<ref>{{cite web|title=ALIAC Seal |url=https://aliac.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ALIAC-Student-Handbook-A.Y.-2019.pdf |publisher=Air Link International Aviation College |access-date=April 15, 2021}}</ref>
| motto = ''Aim High, Fly High''
| motto = ''Aim High, Fly High''
| established = {{Start date and age|1984}}
| established = {{Start date and age|October 1984}}
| founder = Capt. Geronimo Amurao
| founder = Capt. Geronimo Amurao
| affiliation = [[Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)|CHED]], [[TESDA]], [[Professional Regulation Commission|PRC]], [[Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines|CAAP]]
| affiliation = {{hlist|[[Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)|CHED]]|[[Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines|CAAP]]|[[Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines)|TESDA]]|[[Professional Regulation Commission|PRC]]}}
| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| type = [[Private university|Private]], [[Flight training|Aviation School]]
| president = Atty. Gomeriano V. Amurao
| president =Gomeriano Amurao
| head_label = [[Entrepreneur|Founder]]
| head_label = [[Entrepreneur|Founder]]
| academic_staff = approx. 60
| academic_staff = 60
| administrative_staff = approx. 30
| administrative_staff = 30
| students = approx. 3000
| students = 2500
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]], 13,500 sqm
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]], 13,500 sqm
| former_names = Air Link International Aviation School
| former_names = {{bulleted list|Amurao Flying School (1982–1984)|Air Link International Aviation School (1984–2003)}}
| colors = Yellow and Red {{Color box|yellow|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}
| colors = Yellow and Red {{Color box|yellow|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|red|border=darkgray}}
| sporting_affiliations = [[NCRAA]]
| sporting_affiliations = [[Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association|ISAA]]
| nickname = The Blazing Phoenix
| sports_nickname = The Blazing Phoenix
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_size = 250px
| website = {{URL|aliac.edu.ph}}
| website = {{URL|aliac.edu.ph}}
| location = Domestic Airport Road, [[Pasay]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]]
| location = Domestic Airport Road, [[Pasay]], [[Metro Manila]], [[Philippines]]
* Main Campus
* Main Campus
[[Lubang]], [[Occidental Mindoro]], Philippines
[[Lubang, Occidental Mindoro|Lubang]], [[Occidental Mindoro]], Philippines
* Lubang Facility
* Geronimo Amurao Campus - Lubang Facility
| coordinates = {{Coord|14|31|14|N|121|0|5|E|dim:30_region:PH_type:edu|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
}}'''Air Link International Aviation College,''' also referred to by its acronym '''ALIAC''' or simply as '''Air Link''' is a private, aviation-oriented educational institution located at the General Aviation Area of the Domestic Airport, [[Pasay|Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.]] ALIAC was founded in 1982 by Captain Geronimo Amurao, a [[Philippine Airlines]] pilot when he established a small flying school which he called the "Amurao Flying School". In 1984, this small aviation school has grown to become the "Air Link International Aviation School" under the stewardship of Capt. Amurao, with the help of his wife, Dr. Myrna Tan Vallecer-Amurao. In April 2003, its name was amended to "Air Link International Aviation College". In 2017, Atty. Gomeriano V. Amurao became the new Managing Chairman and President of ALIAC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History - ALIAC|url=https://aliac.edu.ph/about-us/history/}}</ref> {{Coord|14|31|14|N|121|0|5|E|region:PH_type:edu|display=title}}
| pushpin_map = Metro Manila#Luzon mainland#Philippines
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Metro Manila##Location in Luzon##Location in the Philippines
}}
'''Air Link International Aviation College (ALIAC)''', commonly known as '''Air Link''', is a private institution specializing in aviation education. It is situated within the General Aviation Area of Domestic Airport in [[Pasay|Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.]]


The primary campus is equipped with 28 aircraft, including both single and twin-engined models. Additionally, it features a hangar located adjacent to a classroom building.
The college has approximately 3,000 students. The main campus features 28 aircraft, both single and twin-engined, and a hangar next to a classroom building. Another campus, which serves as the training facility is located on the island of [[Lubang, Occidental Mindoro]] which provides facilities for intensive training for both flying and ground students.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Facilities - ALIAC|url=https://aliac.edu.ph/about-us/facilities/}}</ref>


ALIAC also operates a secondary campus on the island of Lubang in Occidental Mindoro. This campus provides facilities for intensive training for aspiring pilots and ground-based students.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Facilities - ALIAC|url=https://aliac.edu.ph/about-us/facilities/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415063505/https://aliac.edu.ph/about-us/facilities/ |archive-date=2021-04-15 }}</ref>
The aviation institution offers various degrees for [[Aviation|Bachelor of Science in Aviation Major in Flying]] as well as an array of other aviation-related programs such as [[Aerospace engineering|Bachelor of Science Major in Aerospace Engineering]], [[Aircraft maintenance|Bachelor of Science Major in Aircraft Maintenance Technology]], [[Avionics|Bachelor of Science Major in Avionics Technology]], [[Airport and airline management|Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Major in Airline Management]] and [[International Tourism Management|Bachelor of Science Major in Tourism Management]] including [[Private pilot licence|Private Pilot Courses]] and [[Commercial pilot licence|Commercial Pilot Courses]]. ALIAC is the only senior high school in the Philippines, which offers STEM aviation strands - Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics Technology on top of its multiple Tech-Voc courses. Meanwhile, the college is also operating its complete preschool (Nursery, Kindergarten and Preparatory Courses), complete elementary (Grades 1 to 6), and complete Junior High School (Grades 7 to 10).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Academics - ALIAC|url=https://aliac.edu.ph/academics/}}</ref>

== History ==
ALIAC traces its origins back to 1982 when Captain Geronimo Amurao, a pilot with [[Philippine Airlines]], founded a modest flying school known as the "Amurao Flying School". By 1984, under the leadership of Captain Amurao and with the valuable contributions of his spouse, Dr. Myrna Tan Vallecer-Amurao, this small aviation institution expanded and evolved into the "Air Link International Aviation School".

In April 2003, the institution underwent a name revision, officially becoming the "Air Link International Aviation College". Notably, in 2017, Atty. Gomeriano V. Amurao assumed the role of the new Managing Chairman and President of ALIAC.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=ALIAC Handbook|url=https://aliac.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ALIAC-Student-Handbook-A.Y.-2019.pdf|url-status=live|publisher=Air Link International Aviation College|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415081818/https://aliac.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ALIAC-Student-Handbook-A.Y.-2019.pdf |archive-date=2021-04-15 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=History - ALIAC|url=https://aliac.edu.ph/about-us/history/}}</ref>

== Academic programs ==
ALIAC's academic programs have received recognition and accreditation from both the [[Commission on Higher Education (Philippines)|Commission on Higher Education (CHED)]] and the [[Technical Education and Skills Development Authority|Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)]]. Moreover, the [[Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines|Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)]] has granted certification designating ALIAC as an Approved Training Organization for both Flight Training and Aircraft Maintenance.

The college provides students with hands-on experience, offering access to aircraft frames and power plants within specialized laboratories. Importantly, these facilities are supervised directly by licensed personnel, ensuring that students receive comprehensive practical training in dismantling and assembling aircraft components.


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Manila universities and colleges}}
{{Aviation School in the Philippines}}
{{Aviation School in the Philippines}}



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Latest revision as of 21:50, 20 May 2024

Air Link International Aviation College
Former names
  • Amurao Flying School (1982–1984)
  • Air Link International Aviation School (1984–2003)
MottoAim High, Fly High
TypePrivate, Aviation School
EstablishedOctober 1984; 39 years ago (October 1984)
FounderCapt. Geronimo Amurao
Affiliation
PresidentGomeriano Amurao
Academic staff
60
Administrative staff
30
Students2500
Location
Domestic Airport Road, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Main Campus

Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines

  • Geronimo Amurao Campus - Lubang Facility

14°31′14″N 121°0′5″E / 14.52056°N 121.00139°E / 14.52056; 121.00139
CampusUrban, 13,500 sqm
ColorsYellow and Red   
NicknameThe Blazing Phoenix
Sporting affiliations
ISAA
Websitealiac.edu.ph
Air Link International Aviation College is located in Metro Manila
Air Link International Aviation College
Location in Metro Manila
Air Link International Aviation College is located in Luzon
Air Link International Aviation College
Location in Luzon
Air Link International Aviation College is located in Philippines
Air Link International Aviation College
Location in the Philippines

Air Link International Aviation College (ALIAC), commonly known as Air Link, is a private institution specializing in aviation education. It is situated within the General Aviation Area of Domestic Airport in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.

The primary campus is equipped with 28 aircraft, including both single and twin-engined models. Additionally, it features a hangar located adjacent to a classroom building.

ALIAC also operates a secondary campus on the island of Lubang in Occidental Mindoro. This campus provides facilities for intensive training for aspiring pilots and ground-based students.[1]

History

[edit]

ALIAC traces its origins back to 1982 when Captain Geronimo Amurao, a pilot with Philippine Airlines, founded a modest flying school known as the "Amurao Flying School". By 1984, under the leadership of Captain Amurao and with the valuable contributions of his spouse, Dr. Myrna Tan Vallecer-Amurao, this small aviation institution expanded and evolved into the "Air Link International Aviation School".

In April 2003, the institution underwent a name revision, officially becoming the "Air Link International Aviation College". Notably, in 2017, Atty. Gomeriano V. Amurao assumed the role of the new Managing Chairman and President of ALIAC.[2][3]

Academic programs

[edit]

ALIAC's academic programs have received recognition and accreditation from both the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Moreover, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has granted certification designating ALIAC as an Approved Training Organization for both Flight Training and Aircraft Maintenance.

The college provides students with hands-on experience, offering access to aircraft frames and power plants within specialized laboratories. Importantly, these facilities are supervised directly by licensed personnel, ensuring that students receive comprehensive practical training in dismantling and assembling aircraft components.

References

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  1. ^ "Facilities - ALIAC". Archived from the original on 2021-04-15.
  2. ^ "ALIAC Handbook" (PDF). Air Link International Aviation College. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-15.
  3. ^ "History - ALIAC".
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