Course Introduction / Overview
Aviation industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the Global Arena. After recent drawbacks due to pandemic, aviation transport is emerging out as it has never been before. This induces with heavy demand for the expertise in each and every professional fields such as Pilots, Technicians, Engineers, Cabin Crew Members and as well as other related fields in the industry, throughout the world.
In order to fulfill the need to groom the new generation to face the challenges in the new world order and be prepared for selection of their career path, AACEA dedicated its specialized and experienced knowhow to educate budding youngsters to be geared up with adequate information to make an educated decision of their future. AAC has decided that it is one of their corporate responsibilities to share the expertise to educate the next generation on the opportunities and avenues.
A structured program to provide insight and an overview of different aspects of aviation is on offer for school children over the age of 13 years. The program is delivered during school vacations and consists of three parts. Once you follow the initial program, you may continue to follow the remaining levels on the preceding school vacations. Current program consists of three parts. This will favorably dispose a student towards making an informed choice by the time he/she becomes a teenager so that he/she can select required study streams to facilitate the intended career at their Ordinary Level or at Advanced Level.
Course Content
The course contains the following;
- Development of Aircraft
- Aero plane Parts, Piston Engines, Gas turbine Engines, Electrical, Instruments and Navigation
- Basics in Theory of Flight
- An Introduction to Helicopters and Space Technology
- Aircraft Accidents & Aircraft Armament
- Visits to Aircraft Maintenance Hangar and Aircraft Museum
Eligibility criteria: – Participated and completed Part- 01 of the AAC Basics in Aviation – HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
The course contains the following theoretical subject knowledge followed with hands on practical work.
- Riveting
- Safety locking and cable tensioning.
- Hydraulic system filter removal and installation.
- Group Activity – Dismantling and assembling of a piston from an engine.
- How Air Traffic Controls and visit to Colombo International Airport ATC Tower.
Eligibility criteria: – Participated and completed Part – 01 and Part – 02 of the AAC Basics in Aviation – HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
This part of the “Basics in Aviation” course is designed to provide a more theoretical component for the aviation enthusiasts with “Hands on Experience” on some aspects of Airframes and Engines.
- Differential Compression Check and Valve Clearance Measurements
- Setting the Magneto Timing. .
- Flight Control Rigging.
- Assemble parts and complete a Glider Aircraft and fly it.
Additional Information
Students are required to report to the AAC Engineering Academy of the Asian Aviation Centre (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo Airport, Ratmalana by 8.30am. The course is conducted in English medium.
The Course Management Staff & Teaching Team
BSc Module lecturers with related modules
Director Studies
Wg. Cdr. Lasantha Gunasinghe SLAF (Ret’d)
Manager Quality Assurance
Mr. Dhananjaya Weerasinghe
Course Coordinator
E.M.S. Gunawardhana BEng, MSc, MRAeS
Mr. A M Abeywaradhana – (USP) Ex SLAF Technical Instructor (Specialized in Piston Engines)
- Piston Engines
- Airframes & Systems
- Propellers
- Human Factors
Mr. N G Chandrakeerthi – Ex SLAF Airframe Specialist
- Live Maintenance Training
Mr. I G B Chandrarathna – ABL (B1.1, B1.2, B3) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training
- Maintenance Practices
Mr. A R De Silva – Ex SLAF Airframe and NDT Specialist
- Workshop / Aircraft Maintenance Practicals
Mr. B G Mahindasiri – AML (B1.2, B2) Diploma in Radio/ Radar Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
- Avionics
Mr. H M Mantriratne – Ex SLAF Technical Instructor (Specialized in Gas Turbine Engines)
- Airframe & Systems
- Materials & Hardware Maintenance Practices
Mr. H N P Samaranayake – ACS, Diploma in General Comp. Programming
- Information Technology
Mr. M D B Silva – AML (B2) Ex SLAF Technical Instructor
- Electrical Engineering Maintenance Practices
Mr. D Weerasinghe – MSc in Aircraft and Aero-engine Maint. (Kiev) LL.B (OUSL), MBA (Colombo), Cert (Level 4) in Assessment & Workplace Training (AUS)
- Air Legislation
Mr. H S P A Wickrama – Ex SLAF Technical Instructor (Specialized in Aircraft Engines)
- Workshop / Aircraft Maintenance Practicals
Mr. C Ferdinandez (USP) – Ex SLAF Technical Instructor (Specialized in Helicopters and Supersonic Aircraft)
- Airframe & Systems
- Aerodynamics
- Helicopters
Mr. E M S Gunawardhana – fdEng Aircraft Eng, BEng (hons) Aircraft Eng (Kingston), MSc Aero Eng (Queen Mary)
- Physics
Mr. W K Lankapura – BTech (Hons) in Manuf. Tech, ND in Production Tech, Adv Dip (C&G)
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Electronics
Mr. U D L P Gunasinghe – BSc (Defence Studies) Aeronautical Eng (KDA) AML (B1.3), Ex SLAF Technical Instructor
- Maintenance Practices
- Airframe & Systems
- Materials & Hardware
Ms. R G B Ranatunga – BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering LJMU, UK
- Engineering Drawing Mathematics
Ms. H M K S Ranasinghe – BSc in Applied Mathematics and Computing, University of Jaffna
- Mathematics
- Physics
Mr. P K Wadanambi – Dip in Mechanical Engineering, Ex SLAF Technical Instructor
- Workshop/ Aircraft Maintenance Practicals
Mr. W M W W Karunaratne – Dip in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics) Dip of Associate Eng (Aero Electrical), Ex SLAF Elect. & Instrument Instructor
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
- Avionics
Awarding Body
Asian Aviation Centre,
Colombo,
Sri Lanka
Commencement
Each programme will be conducted preferably over a period of 03 days during school vacations during the day time at the Asian Aviation Centre, Colombo Airport, Ratmalana. (Around 0830 – 1530). Exact dates scheduled will be made available through AAC website, all social media sites and advertisements.
Entry Requirements
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Age Limit Above 13 Years old