What are the advantages of acquiring the B.Sc (Aviation) degree?
The educational qualification of a CPL holder as per DGCA guidelines is 10 + 2 Science (with Physics and Maths). As a result most pilots end up joining the airline with these qualifications only. As they slowly progress in their career they acquire additional qualifications on their flying licence like Check Pilot / Instructor / Examiner. However these qualifications are of a Technical nature. When, the same pilot goes up for promotion towards the management cadre, the 10 + 2 Science qualifications is found to be inadequate.
The Federation of Indian Pilots recognized this problem and instituted a B.Sc (Aviation) course under the University of Mumbai.
The advantage of this course is that the student can acquire a Graduation Degree along with his CPL.
I am a student from outside Maharashtra Board, Can I apply for the course?
Yes, you can apply for the B.Sc (Aviation) degree course.
During the Admissions you are required to submit the following additional documents: -
1) Original Provisional Eligibility Certificate.
2) Original Migration Certificate.
What are the Documents required for the Admission in the B.Sc Aviation Course?
If the Candidate is a student from the Maharashtra Board, then the Candidate should submit completed Admission Form along with following Original Certificates and two attested photocopies of the following documents: -
1. Standard X Mark Sheet.
2. Standard X Passing Certificate.
3. HSC Mark Sheet.
4. HSC Passing Certificate.
If the Candidate is from outside the Maharashtra Board, then the Candidate should submit completed Admission Form along with following Original Certificates and two attested photocopies of the following documents: -
1. Standard X Mark Sheet.
2. Standard X Passing Certificate.
3. HSC Mark Sheet.
4. HSC Passing Certificate.
5. Original Provisional Eligibility Certificate.
6. Original Migration Certificate.
Where can I get the Original Provisional Eligibility certificate from?
The Provisional Eligibility certificate can be obtained from the University of Mumbai within 15 days of application by submitting the Photocopies of
1. Mark Sheet
2. Passing Certificate
3. Fee of Rs 320/-
Where can I get the Migration Certificate from?
The candidates must approach their respective boards to obtain the Migration Certificate.
What does the verification of certificates mean?
After the Completion of admission, the selected candidates who are from other than Maharashtra Board are requested to submit a verification certificate within 1 month. The verification of certificate is issued by their respective boards.
Is there any other qualification which can be considered equivalent to HSC (physics or Maths) to secure admissions?
No other qualification is acceptable for the eligibility of the course. As per the University Guidelines a candidate must posses a HSC (Physics and Maths) for the eligibility.
What is the duration of the B.Sc (Aviation) course?
As per the Mumbai University guidelines, this is a comprehensive 3 year course.
The F.Y.B.Sc (Aviation) and the S.Y.B.Sc (Aviation) examinations are conducted by IAAS.
The T.Y.B.Sc (Aviation) examinations are conducted by the University of Mumbai.
Do you provide with any Job Assistance?
We do not provide with any job assistance as jobs secured in the aviation industry are entirely based on the merit of the student.
Is it necessary to hold an Indian CPL before completion of the three year B.Sc Aviation course?
Yes, It is necessary to hold the Indian CPL, failing to which the candidates will not be awarded with the B.Sc (Aviation) degree. In case if candidates holding the foreign CPL then they have to do their conversion into Indian CPL only then the candidates will be awarded with the B.Sc (Aviation) degree.
Can a student join a flying club on his own outside the purview of the IAAS?
IAAS provides its students with a choice of multiple flying clubs with world class training facilities. The students are also allowed to choose flying clubs outside the purview of the IAAS and complete their flying training on their own.
Does the IAAS provide Hostel facilities for the students?
IAAS does not provide any hostel facilities.
What are the job prospects after pursuing the B.Sc Aviation course?
Aviation is an essential component of any economy. This applies to India also. As Indian Economy has been growing steadily, the aviation sector has seen rapid growth. Like most sectors of the economy the Civil Aviation also has its highs and lows. But the overall trend is towards positive and steady growth.
Thus as more and more aircrafts are purchased and the more airlines that are launched, the more is the requirement for pilots. As a B.Sc (Aviation) Degree holder, our students stand a much better chance in the selection process as compared to regular CPL holders.