Air Link International Aviation College
ALIAC | |
Former names |
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Motto | Aim High, Fly High |
Type | Private, Aviation School |
Established | October 1984 |
Founder | Capt. Geronimo Amurao |
Affiliation | |
President | Gomeriano Amurao |
Academic staff | 60 |
Administrative staff | 30 |
Students | 2500 |
Location | Domestic Airport Road, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
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Campus | Urban, 13,500 sqm |
Colors | Yellow and Red |
Nickname | The Blazing Phoenix |
Sporting affiliations | ISAA |
Website | aliac |
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 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
The main campus features 28 aircraft, single and twin-engined, and a hangar next to a classroom building. Another campus, located on the island of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, provides facilities for intensive training for both flying and ground students.[1]14°31′14″N 121°0′5″E / 14.52056°N 121.00139°E
History
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 grew 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.[2][3]
Academic programs
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) recognize ALIAC's academic programs. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) certifies that ALIAC is an Approve Training Organization for Flight Training and Aircraft Maintenance. Aircraft frames and power plants are available for ALIAC students to work on, dismantle and assemble in the laboratories under the direct supervision of duly licensed personnel.
Courses offered
The aviation institution offers various degrees for aviation-related programs such as:
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Major in Flying
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Avionics Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Major in Airline Management
- Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
- Private Pilot Courses
- 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), elementary (Grades 1 to 6), and Junior High School (Grades 7 to 10) levels.[4]
References
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- ^ "Academics - ALIAC".
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