University of Pune offers M Tech aviation course

19-Jul-2013

The University of Pune (UoP) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Germany's top pilot training and flight school, Fachshule fur Luftfahrzeugfuhrer (FFL), to launch a two-year M Tech (Aviation) course which will commence from September 1.

The basic qualification required to join the new semester pattern course is a degree in engineering or technology branch. During the course, students will study at UoP's department of technology for the first six months while the remaining three semesters would involve onsite training at the FFL facilities in Germany; eventually leading to a European flying licence by German aviation regulator LBA.

While the UoP will award the M Tech (Aviation) degree, students returning to India after their onsite training will be required to undertake probe tests by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to secure an Indian licence which would also enable them to operate in the Asia Pacific region too, apart from Europe.

The new M.Tech course is not just about pilot training, it will also stress on the engineering aspects. This will ensure job opportunities in flying as well as ground engineering and allied services as the pass outs will be highly qualified engineers. Students will undergo extensive 800 hours of flying exercises during their onsite activity.

The cost of undertaking the new M.Tech course is on the higher side with the fees estimated to be around Rs 55 lakh for the two-years. "This will take care of the flying license, medical and related expenses. Expenses for travelling to and from Germany and the stay there will have to be borne by the students separately.

He said the university would help students who are in need of financial assistance to secure loans and facilitate the DGCA licence on completion of their course.

The Course

The two-year postgraduate course will commence from September 1

It will lead to an M.Tech (Aviation) degree to be awarded by University of Pune

First semester studies at UoP's department of technology

Remaining three semesters, each of six months' duration, involve onsite training at FFL facilities in Germany

On completion of course, students to get flying licence by German aviation regulator LBA, enabling them to fly in Europe

Can secure DGCA licence by after some probe tests and written exams to be qualified for flying in Asia Pacific region. Course to also focus on engineering aspect Students will have opportunities in ground engineering and allied aviation services

The Cost

For the entire two-year course, the cost is expected to be around 70,000 (approximately Rs 55 lakh) Cost to cover medical, insurance and flying licence expenses Travel, lodging and boarding expenses to be borne separately by students. UoP has assured help to students in securing loans from banks

Student intake: 24 seats each semester or 48 seats every yea

Eligibility: BE or B Tech degree in any branch from a recognized universit