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CodeDegree Branch TitleLanguage of InstructionStandard Length of Study
3708R037Aircraft Operation TechnologyCzech3.0 years
Qualification AwardedBachelor degree, Bc.
Level of QualificationFirst Cycle
Access to Further StudiesThe graduates may continue in a Second cycle
Graduation Requirements180 ECTS Credits, Final state examination, Bachelor thesis
Mode of StudyFull-time
Branch Director or EquivalentPersonal IDName
DOR028doc. Ing. Michal Dorda, Ph.D.
Course Structure Diagram with ECTS Credits1. year / Winter semester1. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
2. year / Winter semester2. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
3. year / Winter semester3. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
Specific Admission Requirements
Specific admission requirements are determined by the Dean of the faculty. For more information please click here.
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
Informal learning - max. 60% of credits gained in prior lifelong learning can be recognized, as determined by the Dean of the Faculty.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements:
Finished secondary education with secondary school-leaving exam.
Regulations:
The Czech educational system is regulated by the Higher Education Act (Act 111/1998). Studies at VSB-TUO are regulated by the Statute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
Profile of the Branch
The study branch aim is to theoretically prepare the professional aviation personnel. The study branch consists of two study specializations: * Air Transport Pilot * Air Operation At a joint science and engineering base continues study of professional subjects required by European air regulations for obtaining appropriate licenses.The study of the Air Transport Pilot specialization assumes the parallel practical flight training for which the conditions for students are created (contracted provider of practical flight training), but it must be financed from its own resources.
Key Learning Outcomes
Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies
Knowledge:
Graduates of this study branch have the following expertise: * knowledge of natural science and technical basis (mathematics, physics, engineering fundamentals, fundamentals of electrical engineering, electronics and informatics) * knowledge of relevant international and national aviation legislation * knowledge of relevant aviation technical subjects at the level of the requirements for the profession of the airline pilot * adequate knowledge of the Safety management in aviation * adequate knowledge of the Human factors in aviation
Skills:
Graduates of this study branch have the following technical skills: * the ability to orient themselves in the air traffic environment, * after obtaining of the appropriate licenses and qualifications to work for an airline pilot position
General competencies:
Students of this study branch are prepared in such a manner, that the graduates should: * be able to separate discretion taking into account potential risks * be aware of their responsibility for flight safety * be most communicative, including the ability to communicate in English * be always ready to constantly learn in the changing environment as a result of legislative and technology developments
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Graduates of this study branch receive adequate theoretical training and expertise in the field of air transport in accordance with the requirements of the Higher Education Act and the requirements of the air regulations for carrying out professional airline pilot (ATPL course) . Obtained licenses and qualifications can be used without restrictions throughout the EU.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Examination regulations, assesment and grading are described in the Study and Examination Rules.
Curriculum:
Remark:
Course block: Compulsory - all courses are compulsory.
Course block: Choice-compulsory - student has to choose at least one course from the list of courses.
Course block: Optional - student can choose any course from the list of courses.
 
IMPORTANT: Student has to select so many courses to reach 30 ECTS credits per semester. Rules in detail and convenient selection of courses can be consulted with the programmme director.
Bellow stated courses are assigned for the degree studies only. Students coming to VSB-TUO for an exchange stay must select courses from the List of courses for exchange students.
 
1. Semester1. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
2. Semester1. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits
3. Semester2. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
4. Semester2. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits
5. Semester3. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
6. Semester3. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits