PEO Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering Technology (Professional Piloting) programme aims to produce technologist/pilots who:

PEO 1 : Excel in various engineering practices in aerospace/aviation industries or work as professional pilot.

PEO 2 : Hold management or decision-making position.

PEO 3 : Capable to lead business and technopreneurs activities in accordance with national needs and demands.

PEO 4 : Have a strong commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development.

PLO 1 : (Knowledge) Comprehend and able to apply the science, mathematics, engineering and aeronautical technology in the field of professional piloting

PLO 2 : (Problem Analysis) Capable of identifying problems, formulating and finding solutions to problems in designing or assessing flight operation performance using systematic approach

PLO 3 : (Design/ development of solutions) Design solutions for broadly defined engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations

PLO 4 : (Investigation) Conduct investigations of broadly defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions

PLO 5 : (Modern Tools) Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly defined engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations

PLO 6 : (Engineer and Society) Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice

PLO 7 : (Environment and Sustainability) Understand the impact of engineering technology solutions in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development

PLO 8 : (Ethics) Understand the responsibility and ethics of being an engineering technologist and a professional pilot in the aspects of safety, social, culture and global and the necessity for sustainable development

PLO 9 : (Individual and Team Work) Act effectively as individual and in a team

PLO 10 : (Communications) Communicate effectively with professionals and non-professionals

PLO 11 : (Project Management and Finance) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments

PLO 12 : (Lifelong Learning) Possess awareness and commitment for lifelong learning

To produce competent, technically skillful, and innovative graduates, the Aeronautical Engineering Technology (Professional Piloting) program is designed to have a combination of aeronautical technology components and professional licensing components. For the aeronautical technology components, the offered courses cover all areas under aeronautical engineering technology such as aerodynamics, aircraft structure and design, propulsion, aircraft systems and control, and material technology. These courses are conducted through lectures/online lectures, tutorials, laboratory experiments, Bachelor degree projects, workshop practices and industrial training, which are all accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The curriculum is designed with an emphasis on practical and hands-on sessions in the laboratories and workshop. Laboratory works and practices are developed to complement the theory learnt.  In one laboratory session, the number of students is limited to a maximum of 5 students per group. Students are trained to experience more practical laboratory work to prepare them to be a competent professional.

During lecture and tutorial sessions, the maximum numbers of students are normally limited to 30 students. Other instructional methods include group discussion, presentation, assignment, quizzes and group projects. Project-based learning is used to enhance students’ ability in problem-solving, troubleshooting skills and critical thinking.

In addition to the traditional teaching and learning strategies, other strategies including active, cooperative, collaborative and problem-based learning, innovation in teaching and learning have been implemented. The application of the learning management system (Author and Google Classroom), game-based learning (Kahoot), multimedia and specific software has been integrated into the learning process as well.

Furthermore, the development of students’ soft skills such as analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and effective communication are also embedded throughout the programme courses. Exposures to engineering practices such as talks by industrial advisors, and industrial visits are integrated throughout the curriculum.

For professional licensing components, students will go through structured programs that are authorized by the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia (CAAM). The programs contain both theoretical and practical aspects that finally enable students to obtain the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL frozen). Students will undertake their professional pilot training program at an Approved Flight Training Organization (FTO) in Senai International Airport, Johor. The FTO, called as Asia Aeronautical Training Academy (AATA) (https://www.aata.edu.my), is a collaborative effort between UTHM and its industry partner, ATAS Aeronautics Sdn. Bhd.