Bachelor Degrees In Aviation

[Asian Frog]

International Aviation College Nakhon Phanom University is taking off. We are recruiting our first students and will start the pilot training in a short while.

Once the pilot training stabilised, we will start to build a Bachelor Degree system (and some Master degrees later on) in aviation related fields in order to open those new courses in June 2008. Already few guys have approached us with competencies in some aviation related fields.

Beginning of 2008, we expect to draft the projects in details and we will need more competencies particularly in aviation management fields, aircraft maintenance teaching. If you are interested do not hesitate to contact me keeping in mind the recruitment will be something like mid 2008.

Regards

Asian Frog

[Scott]

Best of luck to your in your endeavor. At our school we've been able to teach quite a few of the boys how to fly a kite!

[aussiestyle1983]

I sent you a PM.

[El Taco Loco]

I can see a slew of Mohammeds applying at the school.

[stevemiddie]

I can see a slew of Mohammeds applying at the school.

[jumnien]

Hey, good luck in your aviation education endeavor. I just flew my Cessna up to Sakhon Nakhon, Udon, and Khon Kaen from Chonburi and back. If your interested in pilots dropping bye and giving rides to students give me a shout.

[Asian Frog]

We are a Professional school at European Standards, not a Flying Club. The training is the tougher of all SE Asia: People from Middle East have now their own schools (Dubai, Qatar Aeronautical College...) certainly more tolerant than us, I do not think a flock of students from this origin will invade us, more I do not think they can get easily their Student Pilot Licence from DCA...

[simon43]

At our school we've been able to teach quite a few of the boys how to fly a kite!

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Scott - I hope you don't really mean what you just said!! :)

[geronimo]

International Aviation College Nakhon Phanom University is taking off. We are recruiting our first students and will start the pilot training in a short while.

Once the pilot training stabilised, we will start to build a Bachelor Degree system (and some Master degrees later on) in aviation related fields in order to open those new courses in June 2008. Already few guys have approached us with competencies in some aviation related fields.

Beginning of 2008, we expect to draft the projects in details and we will need more competencies particularly in aviation management fields, aircraft maintenance teaching. If you are interested do not hesitate to contact me keeping in mind the recruitment will be something like mid 2008.

Regards

Asian Frog

As it's a new college, I guess it's called a Pilot college. High fliers only I've no doubt. If the Pilots wear stabilisers it would get them stabilised quickly without flaps. Don't build too many Bachelor Degree systems as they can make the landscape look too much like an aerodrome. Watch out for Hangar ons, they should all be throttled. Traffic can be a problem (especially in Bangkok) so you should build some sort of Traffic Control Centre, perhaps calling it Aviation International Resort or A.I.R.

I would also recommend building a carriage to run under this (an undercarriage) adding some lights on the head and tail. ILS (Illegal Lady Siren) is a must in Thailand, as is Radar. Might I also suggest hiring a team of road workers (the ones down the end of my road are good) to put cracks on the runway and there's a fellow in Manchester who can do you a good deal on CX scanners too! Oh and don't forget to round up 500 taxi drivers who are trained in extorting massive fare hikes and have them hang around the entrance.

(sorry but I felt a little humour coming on and couldn't resist it)

[Asian Frog]

As it's a new college, I guess it's called a Pilot college. High fliers only I've no doubt. If the Pilots wear stabilisers it would get them stabilised quickly without flaps. Don't build too many Bachelor Degree systems as they can make the landscape look too much like an aerodrome. Watch out for Hangar ons, they should all be throttled. Traffic can be a problem (especially in Bangkok) so you should build some sort of Traffic Control Centre, perhaps calling it Aviation International Resort or A.I.R.

I would also recommend building a carriage to run under this (an undercarriage) adding some lights on the head and tail. ILS (Illegal Lady Siren) is a must in Thailand, as is Radar. Might I also suggest hiring a team of road workers (the ones down the end of my road are good) to put cracks on the runway and there's a fellow in Manchester who can do you a good deal on CX scanners too! Oh and don't forget to round up 500 taxi drivers who are trained in extorting massive fare hikes and have them hang around the entrance.

(sorry but I felt a little humour coming on and couldn't resist it)

Thanks for your sense of humour. But seriously why Bachelor degrees?

First currently CATC recruits students with ANY bachelor degrees. So, these are some comments:

1) It is a waste of time and money, future pilots cadets need a good level in English, Maths and Physics which can be done in 2 years before entering in the Pilot Licensing training. The 2 preparation years and the 2 years of Licensing training making a "Bachelor degree" by itself. The cadets will arrive earlier in Airlines which is also a definitive plus.

2) As only about 30% of the students will be able to pass the pilot selection, we have to offer a solution for the other 70%. We will prepare to join Airlines in the various ground staff positions. (Management, Operations, Maintenance)

3) Concerning ATC, it is a specialised training which requires very important investments (Tower simulator...) and highly qualified trainers. We respect this activity and have currently no ambition about it. We aim to be as close as possible and limited to Airline activities, it is already enough....

[jumnien]

Here in Hua Hin they've just received 2 Cirrus SR-20 airplanes (one more to come) to go along with the 2 or 3 Diamond DA-42 twins they got last year. They are investing a lot of money in new planes and we see them flying everyday. The success and growth of CATC here in Hua Hin bodes very well for the success of your school up north. The demand is here! Good Luck!!!

[Asian Frog]

Here in Hua Hin they've just received 2 Cirrus SR-20 airplanes (one more to come) to go along with the 2 or 3 Diamond DA-42 twins they got last year. They are investing a lot of money in new planes and we see them flying everyday. The success and growth of CATC here in Hua Hin bodes very well for the success of your school up north. The demand is here! Good Luck!!!

No comments on colleagues. Thank you for your support.

[MrSquigle]

I failed maths at school, no idea about phyics or how to spell it, but my english is ok and I got a pilots license.

Mind you I used to get lost occasionally and I had a big hangover the morning of my flight test....

But good luck with it all.

Edited July 15, 2007 by MrSquigle

[ilyushin]

Hope it does well. Wish you great success.

Thailand is in need of such flight schools to improve general and commercial aviation overall.

If you need an aerospace hand, just drop me a line.

Keep us posted.

[flyasia]

Please check your PM.

[Asian Frog]

Flyasia,

Roger.

We are in very, very short final....

[Asian Frog]

This may interest some former aviation professionals. As our team comprises several trainers of trainers, we have the green light to set up a training of lecturers( training on teaching methods). This is only dedicated to Aviation professionals and at the end, after assessment, an official document will be delivered permitting to teach in Thailand (Aviation topics).

[maisampatpom]

Personally, when I board a domestic flight in this country, the only thing on my mind is the imminent welcome from the pilot, which usually comes long after the point of no return. The thing I dread the most is hearing a Thai accent.

[Issangeorge]

maisampatom, I guess you don't fly Thai Airways as all their pilots are Thai. Issangeorge

[maisampatpom]

maisampatom, I guess you don't fly Thai Airways as all their pilots are Thai. Issangeorge

Certainly not!

[Petch01]

The thing I dread the most is hearing a Thai accent.

How good does your partner speak English?

Oh, no partner!! Excuse me!

Petch01

[zorro1]

I was a flight instructor but haven't flown in 20 years. Love these threads and the lingo suggests a lot of pilots on Thai visa in the closet. Would be interesting to poll

[maisampatpom]

Error!

Edited March 14, 2008 by maisampatpom

[maisampatpom]

The thing I dread the most is hearing a Thai accent.

How good does your partner speak English?

Oh, no partner!! Excuse me!

Petch01

Don't you mean, 'How well does your partner spak English'?

It would appear that my Partner's command of the language is 'gooder' than yours. The comment was not in respect to how well the pilot speaks the language.

Where did that come from anyway? Your balls, I suspect.

My original comment came from the fact that I have met and contracted many Thai professionals (lawyers, doctors, architects etc.), who, while adopting the air of superiority from the pedestal that Thai people tend to put them on, are generally quite naive and incompetent, by European standards. They usually have no idea how to answer an informed question as Thai people rarely ask them. I've contracted many professionals in my time here, only to dismiss them through incompetency. As a result of my experiences I now have any contracts scrutinised and modified independently.

When the professional in question is the pilot of a plane flying at 10,000 metres, dismissal isn't a viable option. Also, the incident on Phuket last year when the Thai pilot, having been advised by control that landing would be too hazardous due to the adverse conditions, chosing to ignore the advise with disaterous consequences, was another factor influencing my response. I would suggest that European standards are best saught in Europe.

Now, off you go back to the beer and football section.

[madjbs]

Also, the incident on Phuket last year when the Thai pilot, having been advised by control that landing would be too hazardous due to the adverse conditions, chosing to ignore the advise with disaterous consequences,

You might want to check your facts before you make stupid offensive derogatory comments mate! The captain was NOT Thai

[maisampatpom]

Also, the incident on Phuket last year when the Thai pilot, having been advised by control that landing would be too hazardous due to the adverse conditions, chosing to ignore the advise with disaterous consequences,

You might want to check your facts before you make stupid offensive derogatory comments mate! The captain was NOT Thai

My appologies, then.

The news report I saw on the BBC said that he was,.... Mate.