Diploma in Civil Aviation

About the Programme

The global aviation industry is set to experience good growth and expansion in the years to come. In order to support the growth there is a strong demand for trained manpower that specializes in the various fields of civil aviation, like flight operations, aviation safety and security, airport terminal management and air traffic management.

The Diploma in Civil Aviation (DCA) allows students to acquire technical and managerial skills in various areas of civil aviation.

Programme Aims

The Diploma in Civil Aviation (DCA) aims to groom knowledgeable and enterprising young professionals who will apply their skills to the demands of industry. They will be adept in the art of problem solving and remain effective learners in the aviation industry.

The programme will provide a well-rounded education comprising both technical know-how and general capabilities. Discipline and specialization-specific modules will equip our graduates with a solid understanding of the theory behind how things work. General modules will ground them in innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, as well as train them in communication and life-long learning skills.

Your Future Career

The course will address the manpower needs of the airliners, aviation regulatory authorities and companies involved in aerospace maintenance and repair. DCA graduates can look forward to excellent career prospects and ample opportunities in the airline and aerospace industry. They can be employed as air operations centres co-coordinators, pilots, aircraft dispatchers, air-traffic control officers, airline executives or staff in aviation regulatory bodies.

Graduates may also choose to pursue further education and to this end, all our diploma programmes are designed to meet the requirements for advanced standing in local and overseas Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs).