The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (BSAE) program is designed to prepare students for careers in aviation. It is a profession that uses fundamental scientific concepts in conjunction with mathematical and advanced computational techniques and technology to assure air transportation safety and address related challenges connected with creating and sustaining civilized life on our planet. The profession includes fields of specialization such as research & development, design & manufacture, aircraft maintenance & operation, and education & training. The scope of the practice of Aeronautical Engineering is defined in prevailing Aeronautical Engineering Law, the P.D. 1570, and the existing and presently career options available in the aviation industry. The graduates of BSAE program may go into Aircraft Research & Development Engineer, Aircraft Structural Engineer, Aircraft Design Engineer, Aircraft Powerplant Engineer, Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer, Aircraft Safety Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Operation/Performance Engineer, Aircraft Reliability Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance/ Production Planning Engineer, Aircraft Interior Engineer, Aircraft Systems Engineer, Aircraft Tooling Engineer, Aviation Quality Control or Assurance Engineer, Aviation Regulatory Compliance Engineer, Aircraft Weight and Balance Engineer , Airworthiness Engineer, Aviation Consultant, Aeronautical Engineering Educator, and Aviation Entrepreneur.

This four-year degree program resulted from K to 12 transitions in the educational system in the Philippines. Prior to K to 12, the program needs five years in order for the students to graduate. By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to; apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex aeronautical engineering problems; design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data and to simulate processes; design a system, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards; function in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams; identify, formulate, and solve complex aeronautical engineering problems; understand the professional and ethical responsibility; communicate effectively aeronautical engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large; understand the impact of aeronautical engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context; recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning; know contemporary issues; use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for aeronautical engineering practice; know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment; apply acquired aeronautical engineering knowledge and skills for national development. After completing the bachelor’s degree, the graduates will undergo a professional licensure examination for them to be qualified to practice as Aeronautical Engineers in the country. The board examination usually takes three (3) days and it consists of six (6) subjects. These are Aerodynamics, Powerplant, Aircraft Structures & Design, Aircraft Construction, Repair & Modification, Engineering Economics & Management, Laws & Ethics, and Mathematics.

In their 3rd year summer term, students must complete 420 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) in a company, organization, or agency that specializes in aeronautical engineering methods and procedures before entering the program's final year. The OJT program allows students to put their knowledge and skills to use in a real-world context. Students must present and submit work following their course.

Currently, All 1st year to 4th year Aeronautical Engineering students are enrolled in the four-year program under the 2018-2019 curriculum. The 2018-2019 curriculum was developed based comprehensively on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order CMO No. 93, s. 2017. Some of the institutional courses in the curriculum were specified by the University to meet its purpose of giving faithful Catholic education to its students. The technical courses in the curriculum, on the other hand, update students on the current trends and advancements in the aviation industry. The professional courses were developed with the help of the Program Advisory Council (PAC), which is made up of alumni, industry professionals, members of professional organizations, as well as program teachers and students. Inputs from tracer studies, which are conducted on a regular basis, are also taken into account. The institutional courses included in the curriculum are guided by the University's vision of providing accessible quality education that produces people of conscience, competence, and compassion.

In the first two years in the program, students will take fifteen (15) units of mathematics, eight (8) units of natural and physical sciences, and twenty-six (26) units of basic engineering science, based on the current 2018-2019 curriculum. This is to further prepare students for the sixty-seven (67) units of professional courses required at the higher year levels, such as aircraft design, aerodynamics, and basic helicopter propeller and design. Students in their third and fourth years of study take professional courses, including technical electives. In the second year, students enroll in twelve (12) units of allied courses to improve their problem-solving and analytical skills. Non-technical courses totaling forty-seven (47) units are also required, including general education, compulsory courses, physical education, and the national service training program. Like non-technical courses, institutional courses totaling to fifteen (15) units are also provided throughout the first two years. During the third-year summer term, students are obliged to complete 420 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) in order to enhance their understanding of the knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom. Similarly, in their fourth year of study, students begin working on their thesis.

Possible changes to the curriculum are considered through various inputs coming from different sources like stakeholders, such as the aviation industry, alumni, faculty, and students, which are initially reviewed through the IAC (Institutional Advisory Council), PAC (Program Advisory Council), and semestral departmental faculty meetings. The Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs are consulted about these possible curriculum modifications. The changes with the curriculum are then communicated with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) by the University Registrar once finalized.

The 13 program learning outcomes (PLOs) for the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering (BSAE) degree program are expected to be demonstrated by students upon graduation. The PLOs are based on the CHED's recommended list as well as the University's Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives (VMGO). They are linked to the four program educational objectives (PEOs), which describe the program's graduates' professional and career achievements, as well as the desired performances and skills. The 13 PLOs are also in line with the University's seven Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs). These seven ISLOs (Show Effective Communication, Demonstrate appropriate Value and Sound Ethical Reasoning, Apply Critical and Creative Thinking, Utilize Civic and Global Learning, Use Applied and Collaborative Learning, Employ Aesthetic Engagement, and Show Information and Communication Technology Literacy) serves as the foundation of the HAU educational experience and are extended to serve as general student learning outcomes in the area of broad and unify knowledge across all degree programs.

All AE faculty members teaching professional courses in the BS in Aeronautical Engineering program must have a BS Aeronautical Engineering degree, at least 3 years of relevant industry training or experience, and master’s degree units. All faculty members teaching technical elective courses in the program must be a holder of a BS Aeronautical Engineering degree with specialization aligned to the technical elective or equivalent industry experience. All other full-time faculty of the program, including those teaching mathematics, sciences, professional general education courses, must possess at least a master's degree relevant to the courses being taught and a research specialization. The faculty must sustain active participation in professional development in the areas of research, scholarly work, and professional practice in the field of aeronautical engineering.

A number of faculty in the Aeronautical Engineering program is involved as investigators and technical staff in the implementation of a research project funded by the Commission of Higher Education (CHED). The Aeronautical Engineers actually lead in the system integration of the weather rocket system which is a multidisciplinary undertaking with the electronics, computer, industrial and mechanical engineering professionals. The aeronautical team is particularly responsible for the design, development and construction of the structure and propulsion of the rocket, and one assumes as the Chief Engineer in the constituted Integrated Product Team. The project is a grant worth P15M titled "Development of a Weather Rocket for Environmental, Atmospheric and Weather Observation" which is due to be completed in 2021.

As part of the 2018-2019 curriculum, students must complete either Project Feasibility Study or Research Methods and Application in order to graduate.

The Research Methods and Application RMA-AE course allows students to perform research projects. At the end of the first semester, a research project is completed and presented in a student colloquium of the School of Engineering and Architecture. Students receive on-the-job training in the summer term prior to entering their fourth year of undergraduate study, which requires them to be exposed to aviation industry skills and tools in order to provide answers to problems faced by various airline industries.

The AE program is furnished with adequate laboratory facilities to aid in fulfilling the requirements of its courses. These facilities are housed in the 1) AE Workshop Laboratory for Aircraft Materials, Construction and Repair, Aircraft Production, Maintenance, Planning and Control, and Powerplant Engineering Courses; 2) AE Wind Tunnel Laboratory dedicated for Flow Simulation such as Aerodynamics, and Aircraft Structures and Design Courses; 3) Chemistry Laboratory for Engineering Chemistry course; 4) Physics Laboratory for Physics Course and 5) Computer Laboratories for Computer Aided Design Courses.

For three years in a row, from SY 2013-14 to SY 2015-20, BSAE graduates of the University passed the Aeronautical Engineering Board Examination with a perfect score of 100 percent, with 15 alumni placing second, fourth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth.

The program received Level 1 accreditation from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) in August 2019 and it is the only university in the Philippines to have a 100% board exam passing rate for three years in a row and to have consistently produced board topnotchers since the program began in 2009.

Members of the AE faculty had a mix of industry and academic backgrounds and were currently employed in prominent positions. Their industry experience, combined with their academic credentials, helped the program maintain its status as one of the best aeronautical engineering programs in the Philippines. All full-time faculty members will now be required to have a master's or doctorate degree as part of the curriculum and the CMO 93s.2017.

Notwithstanding the program’s involvement in a number of institutional, government-funded research projects, much remains to be done in the other aspects of the research milieu. The program, for instance, finds the need to encourage its faculty and students to have their scholarly works published in reputable journals. The University provides a package of incentives for research outputs and publication under its University Research Incentives Program (URIP).

On March 11, 2009, CHED gave HAU University Autonomous Status in honor of its accomplishments, adherence to quality assurance, and commitment to public responsibility as a higher educational institution, a status that HAU maintains to this day.

Brief History of the Program

In the year 2009, the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering program was offered in the College of Engineering and Architecture of Holy Angel University. Coordination meetings were done to acquire major AE laboratory equipment from different aviation companies and suppliers. The Department also invited Aeronautical Engineers who are industry practitioners to submit their application to teach and contribute to the learning of the students. These industry experienced Aeronautical Engineers were pilots, technical engineers, aircraft mechanics, technical instructors, and holders of other aviation licenses that were significant for the sharing of current industry practices and other relevant information for learning.

Engr. Arvin N. Gastardo, the AE Program Coordinator, assembled the aeronautical engineering students in 2010 to assist them in forming an organization that will focus on the growth of its members not only academically but also socially. The Aeronautical Engineering Department has been granted permission to use the name of the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP) with the student organization. SAEP-HAUSC is now the sole student group that uses the name of its parental organization, SAEP. Now, the student group is highly active in promoting the profession and carrying out development initiatives.

In the year 2011, the aeronautical engineering department implemented a new uniform design for the 3rd year students of the first graduating batch. The uniform design was then used for the succeeding years where only the 3rd years and upperclassmen can wear the uniform with an epaulette system determining their year levels. On July 18, 2011, the first epaulette ceremony was held at the STL Sicangco Hall. Following the implementation of the new K-12 curriculum, the prescribed uniform for aeronautical engineering students became applicable for the 1st year students except for the epaulette. The use of epaulette will start in their 2nd year up to their last year in the university as they start taking up their professional aeronautical engineering subjects. The epaulettes were also awarded to students through the epaulette ceremony that is conducted annually. The first epaulette ceremony of each aeronautical engineering student serves as the highlight of their aeronautical engineering career. The students, accompanied by their parents, will receive their first bars as they were introduced to their professional academic experience. For upperclassmen, epaulette ceremonies were conducted inside the Holy Angel University Chapel after a sacred mass to celebrate their year-long achievement.

Ten (10) years after the start of the Aeronautical Engineering program in HAU, the University initiated their application for PACUCOA Level 1 accreditation for BSAE. Upon submission to PACUCOA of a letter of intent and a compliance report indicating substantial and satisfactory compliance with the recommendations of the Preliminary Survey Team, the schedule for a Formal Survey Visit was set in August 2019. The accreditation was granted afterwards.

Organization History

In the year 2009, the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering was offered in the College of Engineering and Architecture at Holy Angel University. A year after, Engr. Arvin N. Gastardo gathered the aeronautical engineering students to help them create an organization that will focus on the development of its members not only in academics but also in their social life. The organization was called the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines - Holy Angel University Student Chapter (SAEP-HAUSC). On June 16, 2018, the mother chapter of the organization recognized and accredited the organization. The SAEP-HAUSC officers first attended a convention in December 2010. It helped not only the officers but also its members to be prepared for their aeronautical engineering journey. In the year 2011, the aeronautical engineering department implemented a new uniform design for the 3rd year students of the first graduating batch. The uniform design was then used for the succeeding years where only the 3rd years and upperclassmen can wear the uniform with an epaulette system determining their year levels. Following the implementation of the new K-12 curriculum, the prescribed uniform for aeronautical engineering students became applicable for the 1st year students except for the epaulette. The use of epaulette will start in their 2nd year up to their last year in the university as they start taking up their professional aeronautical engineering subjects. The epaulettes were also awarded to students through the epaulette ceremony that is conducted annually. The first epaulette ceremony of each aeronautical engineering student serves as the highlight of their aeronautical engineering career. The students, accompanied by their parents, will receive their first bars as they were introduced to their professional academic experience. For upperclassmen, epaulette ceremonies were conducted inside the Holy Angel University Chapel after a sacred mass to celebrate their year-long achievement. Currently, the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines - Holy Angel University Student Chapter (SAEP-HAUSC) strives to be a productive organization to help its members and to prepare them for life just like how Holy Angel University wanted them to be.

Organization Profile:

The Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines was conceived within a framework to work for the promotion and advancement of Aeronautical Engineering in the Philippines. It provides education, information services and extends technical assistance to more than 1,000 fellows, regular, associates, and student members. The organization has vigorously worked for the upliftment of the profession and in the pursuit of recognition in the international aviation community through introducing reforms and developing programs designed to fire the burning desire of young engineers and students in the thrilling and exciting field of aircraft manufacturing research, operation, maintenance, and engineering. Organization Name: Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines – Holy Angel University Student Chapter

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