EXAMS ARE OVER!!!
AMS CAMP : 5th-6th MARCH 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
GOOD NEWS!
MOU on aeronautical education and research signed between TP and ERAU at inaugural Singapore Airshow
Press Release Date: 20 Feb 08
Tertiary education in Singapore is set to move up another notch when Temasek Polytechnic (TP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), a world leader in aviation and aerospace higher education. With its base in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. ERAU is celebrated as the world’s oldest and largest university specialising in aviation and aerospace training and is the largest supplier of pilots, air traffic controllers and aerospace engineers in the US.
Under the terms of the MOU, TP and ERAU will discuss how the two institutions can work towards offering a full-time degree in Aviation Management, under the Ministry of Education’s Foreign Specialised Institute (FSI) Framework before July 2010. In addition, ERAU and TP will also explore various opportunities for collaborative aeronautical research projects.
To read full article,
http://www.tp.edu.sg/CCD_pressrelease.htm?id=45588&year=2008
MOU on aeronautical education and research signed between TP and ERAU at inaugural Singapore Airshow
Press Release Date: 20 Feb 08
Tertiary education in Singapore is set to move up another notch when Temasek Polytechnic (TP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), a world leader in aviation and aerospace higher education. With its base in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. ERAU is celebrated as the world’s oldest and largest university specialising in aviation and aerospace training and is the largest supplier of pilots, air traffic controllers and aerospace engineers in the US.
Under the terms of the MOU, TP and ERAU will discuss how the two institutions can work towards offering a full-time degree in Aviation Management, under the Ministry of Education’s Foreign Specialised Institute (FSI) Framework before July 2010. In addition, ERAU and TP will also explore various opportunities for collaborative aeronautical research projects.
To read full article,
http://www.tp.edu.sg/CCD_pressrelease.htm?id=45588&year=2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
JAE 2008 results were released today!
Did you get into Aviation Management & Services?
If yes, CONGRATS!
do leave your email/friendster/facebook link in our tagboard
as a way to know your fellow new coursemates.
If not, you may try to appeal if you meet the requirements.
Thinking of whether to appeal?
WHY AMS?
WHY AMS(Part 2)
WHY AMS (Part 3)
WHY AMS (Part 4)
Did you get into Aviation Management & Services?
If yes, CONGRATS!
do leave your email/friendster/facebook link in our tagboard
as a way to know your fellow new coursemates.
If not, you may try to appeal if you meet the requirements.
Thinking of whether to appeal?
WHY AMS?
WHY AMS(Part 2)
WHY AMS (Part 3)
WHY AMS (Part 4)
Monday, February 18, 2008
HEY PEEPS!
GOOD NEWS!
Our team from Aviation Management & Services
WON the SINGAPORE SPACE CHALLENGE (SSC)!
Winning other teams from Victoria JC & Universities!
that's a big feat.
If you are going for the Singapore Air Show,
do visit our team's booth.
Anyway, JAE 2008 results posting TML!
ARE YOU EXCITED??
our Cut Off Point is confirmed at 10 pts.
half unexpected, half expected.
Those who got into AMS,
if you're going to the Singapore Air Show,
why not say hi to your fellow coursemate. =)
GOOD NEWS!
Our team from Aviation Management & Services
WON the SINGAPORE SPACE CHALLENGE (SSC)!
Winning other teams from Victoria JC & Universities!
that's a big feat.
If you are going for the Singapore Air Show,
do visit our team's booth.
Anyway, JAE 2008 results posting TML!
ARE YOU EXCITED??
our Cut Off Point is confirmed at 10 pts.
half unexpected, half expected.
Those who got into AMS,
if you're going to the Singapore Air Show,
why not say hi to your fellow coursemate. =)
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION!
Hi all! chinese new year has come and yes, aside from eating those oh-so-delicious goodies, its also ang bao collecting time! haha. well aside from celebrating with our family members, we also had a chance to celebrate with our fellow classmates. for P01, some of us got together on the saturday and celebrated! everyone dressed up and spent the night talking and *ahem* did some gambling. after all, whats chinese new year without abit of gambling right? haha. alright so here some pictures taken..
These are just some pictures. look out for more updates from us when we have more parties on the following weekend! =)
Friday, February 8, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
INAUGURAL AMS CLUB LEADERSHIP FORUM
Last Saturday was our leadership forum for AMS Club Executive Committee.
It was held at where Lecturer Mr Paul Yap resides - The Shaughnessy @ Miltonia Close
Started off with a talk by a few of our lecturers & lunch!
(PIZZA HUT & BEE HOON by Mr. Abbas)
Followed by GAMES SESSION!
We played FOOSBALL.
An interesting session to see THE OTHER SIDE of our lecturers!
Table Tennis
& Pool.
Paintball session was POSTPONED
as it rained.
While waiting for the BBQ to start,
we played games at Mr. Paul's house (5 LEVELS!) instead
while some of us slept.
OH MY! HIS HOUSE REALLY LEAVES ALL OF US WITH ENVY!
A guest room with plasma TV.
Living room also with Plasma TV.
Rooftop.
Chalet-like environment.
BBQ pit which uses gas instead of Charcoal.
& the list just goes on & on!
Mr. Paul Yap & Son
Evan
We BBQ-ed at his rooftop.
The BBQ food was paid for by the COURSE MANAGER (Mr. Chan Kim Kai)
[The one in BLUE]
That's his nephew
Some of the chefs for the day
After BBQ-ing,
we played BLIND MICE! opps.
There's a kid in every one~
WHEN THE GOOD MEETS THE EVIL!
Went to the pool & almost everyone was DUNKED in.
There are 2 different swimming pools at his condo.
A WHOLE DAY PACKED WITH FUN FILLED EVENTS!
Last Saturday was our leadership forum for AMS Club Executive Committee.
It was held at where Lecturer Mr Paul Yap resides - The Shaughnessy @ Miltonia Close
Started off with a talk by a few of our lecturers & lunch!
(PIZZA HUT & BEE HOON by Mr. Abbas)
Followed by GAMES SESSION!
We played FOOSBALL.
An interesting session to see THE OTHER SIDE of our lecturers!
Table Tennis
& Pool.
Paintball session was POSTPONED
as it rained.
While waiting for the BBQ to start,
we played games at Mr. Paul's house (5 LEVELS!) instead
while some of us slept.
OH MY! HIS HOUSE REALLY LEAVES ALL OF US WITH ENVY!
A guest room with plasma TV.
Living room also with Plasma TV.
Rooftop.
Chalet-like environment.
BBQ pit which uses gas instead of Charcoal.
& the list just goes on & on!
Mr. Paul Yap & Son
Evan
We BBQ-ed at his rooftop.
The BBQ food was paid for by the COURSE MANAGER (Mr. Chan Kim Kai)
[The one in BLUE]
That's his nephew
Some of the chefs for the day
After BBQ-ing,
we played BLIND MICE! opps.
There's a kid in every one~
WHEN THE GOOD MEETS THE EVIL!
Went to the pool & almost everyone was DUNKED in.
There are 2 different swimming pools at his condo.
A WHOLE DAY PACKED WITH FUN FILLED EVENTS!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Aviation Industry - Jobs Available to Diploma Holders?
Just to answer some queries regarding this course on STOMP, let me quote from stomp first.
STOMP -abt AMS
"
Let me clarify 5 points:
1. The aviation industry is not a sunset industry. For those who came for the AMS Talk or JAE, you would have received the numerous news articles proving these. T3's Opening, SQ being the world's first commercial operator of the A380, liberalisation of the SIN-KUL route.. that means jobs. In fact, the aviation industry is the industry that supports global trade and tourism to Singapore. Look at the diplomas in say, tourism, accounting and finance etc. The basis for such industries being able to fluorish - is the business and leisure travellers aviation brings into Singapore. And that's where your job - and you come in.
2. Career prospects abound both locally and abroad. What is defined as poor career prospects? Let's take a look at CAAS jobs here. As you can see on the list, there are diploma level jobs as well as degree level jobs. Although the pay and benefits are not explictly listed on the internet, I am sure our lecturers would be better to advise you on career paths.
3. We have university tie-ups with advanced standings. It is definitely true a good degree would definitely get you a better paying job, especially in this industry. Therefore, TP-AMS is close to completing a deal with a major world renowned aviation industry, as those who spoke to any AMS student or lecturer would know. Do look out for the announcement to be held at the Singapore Airshow. There are ongoing arrangements with other universities currently too.
4. Aviation Management begins at TP. There are lots of people who have degrees - but not in aviation management. TP-AMS is the first full time course in Southeast Asia to cater to Aviation Management - not just a generic aircraft engineering or business degree. As an executive in CAAS, SQ, or any of the aviation and aviation supporting industries, would you rather employ a person with both business and aviation specialisations from a diploma/degree, or a pure business student with the same diploma/degree?
5. There are many distinct career paths in aviation. Being an engineer in any company is as different as being in management. Engineering is but just one facet of the aviation industry. As an engineer, you would be tasked with the repairing of either the physical/'aeronautical' components of the aircraft (ie. the wing surfaces) or the electronic/'avionics' components (ie. the cockpit / flight deck systems). On the other hand, if you were trained in AMS or have an aviation management degree in an aviation field other than engineering, you would have access to a wider range of jobs by:
Aviation Regulatory Authorities eg. CAAS.
Airport Operators eg. CAAS/CAI.
Airlines- schedules, non-scheduled, budget and full fare eg. SQ/the other airlines flying into SIN.
Aviation Support Industries eg.
Air Cargo eg. SQC, Jett8, FedEx, DHL, or the other passenger/cargo airlines flying into SIN.
Air Traffic Management eg. SATCC, Approach Control in Tower.
Aircraft Maintenance Repair Overhaul eg. SIAEC, Singapore Technologies Aerospace, or the other minor companies at eg. Seletar.
Aircraft Ground Operations eg. SATS, CIAS, Swissport or overseas.
...and many many more companies both locally and abroad.
* - If you have the capability, motivation or qualification, there is definitely a place for you in this industry - not as the person physically doing these jobs, but the person managing the manpower for these tasks!
Good luck to those who have applied and hope to cya in April!
~YA
Just to answer some queries regarding this course on STOMP, let me quote from stomp first.
STOMP -abt AMS
"
| Newbie |
Hmmm my dad, who has been in the aviation industry as an engineer for 25 years, said that it's a sunset industry and urged me not to join.
From what my dad said, it has quite poor career prospects if you do not have a good degree. Be prepared to wait for about 8-10 (or perhaps even more) years to break into management level. And that's only for those who has a good degree + capability. Even if that's the case, there're lots people who have degrees as well so there's lots of competition.
Btw, my dad works for SIA. Not sure about other airlines.
My 2cents worth."
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From what my dad said, it has quite poor career prospects if you do not have a good degree. Be prepared to wait for about 8-10 (or perhaps even more) years to break into management level. And that's only for those who has a good degree + capability. Even if that's the case, there're lots people who have degrees as well so there's lots of competition.
Btw, my dad works for SIA. Not sure about other airlines.
My 2cents worth."
Let me clarify 5 points:
1. The aviation industry is not a sunset industry. For those who came for the AMS Talk or JAE, you would have received the numerous news articles proving these. T3's Opening, SQ being the world's first commercial operator of the A380, liberalisation of the SIN-KUL route.. that means jobs. In fact, the aviation industry is the industry that supports global trade and tourism to Singapore. Look at the diplomas in say, tourism, accounting and finance etc. The basis for such industries being able to fluorish - is the business and leisure travellers aviation brings into Singapore. And that's where your job - and you come in.
2. Career prospects abound both locally and abroad. What is defined as poor career prospects? Let's take a look at CAAS jobs here. As you can see on the list, there are diploma level jobs as well as degree level jobs. Although the pay and benefits are not explictly listed on the internet, I am sure our lecturers would be better to advise you on career paths.
3. We have university tie-ups with advanced standings. It is definitely true a good degree would definitely get you a better paying job, especially in this industry. Therefore, TP-AMS is close to completing a deal with a major world renowned aviation industry, as those who spoke to any AMS student or lecturer would know. Do look out for the announcement to be held at the Singapore Airshow. There are ongoing arrangements with other universities currently too.
4. Aviation Management begins at TP. There are lots of people who have degrees - but not in aviation management. TP-AMS is the first full time course in Southeast Asia to cater to Aviation Management - not just a generic aircraft engineering or business degree. As an executive in CAAS, SQ, or any of the aviation and aviation supporting industries, would you rather employ a person with both business and aviation specialisations from a diploma/degree, or a pure business student with the same diploma/degree?
5. There are many distinct career paths in aviation. Being an engineer in any company is as different as being in management. Engineering is but just one facet of the aviation industry. As an engineer, you would be tasked with the repairing of either the physical/'aeronautical' components of the aircraft (ie. the wing surfaces) or the electronic/'avionics' components (ie. the cockpit / flight deck systems). On the other hand, if you were trained in AMS or have an aviation management degree in an aviation field other than engineering, you would have access to a wider range of jobs by:
Aviation Regulatory Authorities eg. CAAS.
Airport Operators eg. CAAS/CAI.
Airlines- schedules, non-scheduled, budget and full fare eg. SQ/the other airlines flying into SIN.
Aviation Support Industries eg.
Air Cargo eg. SQC, Jett8, FedEx, DHL, or the other passenger/cargo airlines flying into SIN.
Air Traffic Management eg. SATCC, Approach Control in Tower.
Aircraft Maintenance Repair Overhaul eg. SIAEC, Singapore Technologies Aerospace, or the other minor companies at eg. Seletar.
Aircraft Ground Operations eg. SATS, CIAS, Swissport or overseas.
...and many many more companies both locally and abroad.
* - If you have the capability, motivation or qualification, there is definitely a place for you in this industry - not as the person physically doing these jobs, but the person managing the manpower for these tasks!
~YA
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