University of Malta to launch Higher Diploma in Aviation

The Institute of Aerospace Technologies at the University of Malta is to launch a new Higher Diploma in Aviation for pilots in October 2016.

The course is intended for ab-initio and professional pilots who wish to pursue a university programme. According to the Institute, the course will provide pilots with a balance of theoretical understanding and technical insight into the operational environment of the modern pilot, giving students ‘a deeper insight into their profession, allowing them to take better decisions in the field whilst also giving them a competitive edge in their career’.

Topics covered include fundamentals of electrical, mechanical and computer engineering, mathematics and statistics, theory of flight, principles of aircraft structures and design, avionics, aircraft communication systems, air traffic management, navigation and automation and human factors. The course brings together theory and practice and is intended to complement the ground instruction and flying training provided by flying schools leading to EASA Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) or equivalent.

The course will run on a modular, part-time day course basis over two calendar years and can be followed by student pilots in parallel with their pilot training courses, as well as by licenced pilots who are already flying operationally.

The Institute of Aerospace Technologies is also planning a two-year part-time continuation course leading to a Bachelor’s degree in air transport, to be launched by October 2018, which the Institute says will allow students enrolling on the higher diploma course in October 2016 to continue their studies to Degree level. The continuation course will focus more on topics specific to large transport aircraft and to airline operations.

More information is available here.