PATTS College of Aeronautics

PATTS College of Aeronautics
PATTS Dalubhasaan ng Eronotika (Filipino)
	PATTS Golden Jubilee Logo, 2019
Former names	PATS School of Aeronautics
Motto	Fly High, your Future is in the Skies 1989 - 2014 Where Dreams take Flight 2014 - 2019 Empowering Aviation Education 2019 - present
Type	Private
Established	1969; 55 years ago
Chairman	Atty. Ambrosio V. Valdez Jr.
President	Engr. Jose Eduardo S. Valdez
Vice-president	Atty. Mercedes S. Gatmaytan
Superintendent	Jessel Aguisanda
Provost	Andrei Abadicio
Director	Severino S. Dumlao
Founder	Atty. Ambrosio R. Valdez Sr.
Academic staff	approx. 150
Administrative staff	approx. 70
Students	approx. 6600 as of first semester 2014–2015
Location	Lombos Avenue, San Isidro, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines; 14°28′29.02″N 121°0′22.47″E / 14.4747278°N 121.0062417°E
Campus	Urban, 15,000 m²
Publications	Contrails (yearbook); Aeroscope (magazine);
Colors	Royal Blue and Yellow
Nickname	Seahorses, Pattseans
Sporting affiliations	UCLAA, ISAA
Website	www.patts.edu.ph
	Location in Metro Manila Location in Luzon Location in the Philippines

PATTS College of Aeronautics, also known as Philippine Air Transport and Training Services, is an aeronautical school at Lombos Ave., Brgy. San Isidro, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was founded by Atty. Ambrosio R. Valdez Sr.

History

PATTS College of Aeronautics was founded in 1969 as the Philippine Air Transport and Training Services. The unfavorable investment climate at the time constrained the founders to drop the first objective and only organize and operate an educational institution, intended to provide professional and technical training to its clients. The school started with two-year airframe mechanic and two-year power plant mechanic courses. In its second year of operation, the two-year communication technician course (avionics) and the four-year aeronautical engineering course were added.

Under the stewardship of its board of directors, the school rose to higher levels of credit and educational standards. Its BS Aeronautical Engineering graduates regularly topped the PRC’s Licensure Board Examination for Aeronautical Engineers from its inception in 1983. In 1989, the school became an accredited college. PATS School of Aeronautics grew into a larger educational institution known as PATTS College of Aeronautics, adapting the slogan “Fly high, your future is in the skies”.

In 2005, the school's greatest transformation coincided with PATTS' 36th anniversary. PATTS was relocated from its old site at Domestic Airport Road, Pasay to its new home at Lombos Avenue, San Isidro, Parañaque. Educational success encouraged the Board of Directors to be more forward-thinking in their management of the school. Following the 36th Anniversary, management announced a new diversification. PATTS would offer non-aviation related programs responsive to industry needs, starting with B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Management as of the 2005–2006 school year. Feasibility studies are being conducted to determine what other curricular offerings are viable. Graduate Studies is also a possibility, leading to university status.

Academic program

PATTS course offerings are recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) certifies that PATTS is an Aircraft Maintenance School, rated for Airframe and Power Plant. Aircraft frames and power plants are available for PATTS students to work on, dismantle and assemble in the laboratories under the direct supervision of duly licensed personnel. PATTS graduates are also required to undergo on-the-job training with aviation companies such as Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation and the Philippine Air Force. This training prepares graduates of PATTS for integration into the industry.

Former PATTS campus

Computer laboratory in the 70s

Facade in 2023

Courses offered

A student inspects a mini gas turbine engine.

College

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Air Transportation
Bachelor of Science in Avionics Technology
Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Bachelor of Science in Airline Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
Aircraft Technician Course (2-year course)

Senior High School

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management)

Publications

Aeroscope magazine

Aeroscope magazine is the official publication of PATTS College of Aeronautics. It is published quarterly to provide readers with the latest updates from the aviation industry and inform them about school-related activities. It operates independently from all other parts of the school. It is essentially a technical magazine and is published in English and Filipino

Student organizations

The following are recognized organizations in the campus:

Program Oriented Organizations

PATTS ABM Society (ABM)
PATTS Airline Business Administration Society (ABASOC)
PATTS Aeronautical Engineering Research Organization (AERO)
PATTS Aircraft Technician Organization (ATO)
PATTS Alliance of Aircraft Mechanic Troubleshooters (AAMT)
PATTS Guild of Air Transportation Students (GATS)
PATTS Avionics Society (PAVIOS)
PATTS STEM Society (STEM)
PATTS Tourism Society (PTS)
Society of PATTS Industrial Engineering Students (SPIES)
PATTS Association of Science Enthusiast (PASE)

Special Interest Organizations

As of March 2023, the active campus-wide special-interest organizations are as follows:

PATTS College of Aeronautics Alumni Association
PATTS Student Council (PSC)
PATTS Achievers' League (PAL)
PATTS Basic Engineering Pioneers of Innovative Construction (B-EPIC)
PATTS College Red Cross Youth (CRCY, formerly Red Cross Youth Council of PATTS, RCYCP)
PATTS Corps of Cadets (NSTP-ROTC)
PATTS Dance Company (PDC)
PATTS Debaters Club (PDC)
PATTS Elite Gamers Association (PEGA)
PATTS Green Ambassadors (PGA)
PATTS International Students Organization (PISO)
PATTS Peer Facilitators (PPF)
PATTS Royal Cavalry (DRUMMERS), the college's pep band
PATTS Seahorse Network (PSN)
PATTS Social Science Society (SSS)
PATTS Vocal Harmony (PVH)
Rotaract Club of Parañaque Poblacion-PATTS (Rotaract)

Notable alumni

Isabel Granada,^[1] actress
Paulie Yllana, actor
Sherman Tupas, bassist of Filipino rock band Kaligta
Christian C. Javier, National Master (PHI), Arena Chess Grandmaster - 2018,^[2] ICCF Correspondence Chess Expert - 2021, Correspondence Chess Master - 2022^[3] FIDE International Chess Organizer - 2021, National Arbiter of the Phils. - 2012, FIDE National Arbiter of Phils. - 2013.
Irene M. Alcantara, Female Chess Arbiter of (CAUP) and Recognized by NCFP
J. Rey Soul, singer and member of the Black Eyed Peas

References

^ Avante, Wells; Caliwara, Karen (October 25, 2017). "A peek into Isabel Granada's life as a mother". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
^ "Christian C. Javier - FIDE Profile". International Chess Federation.
^ "Christian C. Javier - ICCF Profile". International Correspondece Chess Federation.

External links

Media related to PATTS College of Aeronautics at Wikimedia Commons
Official website

[pep-1] Avante, Wells; Caliwara, Karen (October 25, 2017). "A peek into Isabel Granada's life as a mother". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved 25 October 2017.

[2] "Christian C. Javier - FIDE Profile". International Chess Federation.

[3] "Christian C. Javier - ICCF Profile". International Correspondece Chess Federation.

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