Air Transport Management Private Pilot Licence
University of West London
UCAS Code: N85F | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This course will allow you to gain your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) alongside a BSc (Hons) degree. This balance of practical and theoretical skills is highly sought-after by global aviation industry employers.
The University of West London has a strong connection with Heathrow Airport Limited and you will be based at our Ealing site, which is just 10 miles from Heathrow, one of the world's busiest international airports. The University is also home to the Heathrow Archive and Exhibition, which students and the public can visit.
The course is delivered by a diverse and experienced team of experts in the aviation industry with established links to numerous airlines and aviation companies.
This course has been designed to enable graduates to have an understanding of the aviation sector from a managerial and an operational perspective alongside developing practical experience of operational procedures and airfield awareness.
You will combine your training with academic studies and will have access to our on site Boeing 737 flight simulator, which provides a practical learning environment. Guest lectures from aviation experts and opportunities for industry visits will support and enhance your learning.
The aviation sector offers new entrants a range of opportunities. On completion of this degree, you can enter industry or continue from your PPL to undertake Air Traffic Control Operator or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training.
Modules
Year One
• Introduction to Air Transport Management
• Air Transport Systems and Operations
• The Aviation Professional
• Leadership and Talent Management
• PPL Theory and Practical.
Year Two
• Air Accident Investigation and Safety
• Applied Research Methods
• Aviation Technology and Innovation
• Air Transport Finance and Business Strategy
• Digital Marketing and Revenue Management
• Specialised Air Transport Services.
Year Three
• Airline Fleet Management and Maintenance
• Sustainable Aviation and the Environment
• Air Route Development and Operations
• Aviation Strategy and Commercial Analysis
• Dissertation.
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Main site - West London
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