| Philippine State College of Aeronautics | |
|---|---|
| Pambansang Kolehiyong Eronotika | |
| Established | 1969 |
| Type | State College, nonsectarian |
| Affiliations | SAEP, CHED, TESDA, PRC, CAAP, SCUAA |
| President | Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez[1] |
| Founder | Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Location | SLEX, Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban, approx. 16,500 m² |
| Nickname | Philscanian |
| Magazine | Aeronautica |
| Hymn | Oh Philsca Dear |
The Philippine State College of Aeronautics or PhilSCA is the aviation state college of the Republic of the Philippines with its main campus located at Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Aside from its undergraduate courses, it is the only institution in the Philippines that offers masters and doctoral programs in aeronautical education and management.
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It was initially established in 1967 as Basa Air Base Community College by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to address the problem plaguing the 5th Fighter Wing of the Philippine Air Force stationed at Basa Air Base, Floridablanca, Pampanga. Most of its graduates are employed in the AFP, Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation, Air Transportation Office, as well as by local and international airline companies, aeronautical colleges and flight schools, and aircraft repair stations. On 1977, President Marcos signed Presidential Decree No. 1078 converting Basa Air Base Community College to Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics with its main campus in Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, Metro Manila. Although with state college status, its charter did not provide for government subsidy as it was considered as a non-profit and non-stock educational institution. Aside from Villamor Air Base and Basa Air Base, additional campuses was also created in Sangley Air Base, Fernando Air Base, and Mactan Air Base. During this period, it was envisioned by Philippine Air Force authorities to be the Philippine Air Force Academy to solve its problem in the procurement and training of its officer pilots through the merging of the Philippine Air Force Flying School and the Philippine Air Force Regular Officer Procurement Program. President Corazon C. Aquino approved the Republic Act No. 7605 converting Philippine Air Force College of Aeronautics to Philippine State College of Aeronautics. In 1994, its Board of Trustees approved the creation of its own flight school that will train students for private pilot and commercial pilot. In 1997, it acquired its first trainer plane --- a Tampico STB9-C aircraft (RP 2200) which was donated by Senator Raul Roco from his country-wide development fund and another Tampico STB9-C aircraft (RP 2204) was purchased for P10 million from PhilSCA Development Fund on June 3, 1992.
PhilSCA is a leader institution committed to the scientific and technological advancement of aeronautical sciences responsive to the dynamic emerging demands for the world-class professionals of the industry.
To produce world class aeronautics professionals imbued with commitment, excellence, responsibility, and integrity advance level of instruction and research.
| College Officials | Positions |
|---|---|
| Dr. Bernard R. Ramirez | College President |
| Dr. Roderick C. Santiago | Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies |
| Dr. Felix C. Boyles | Vice-President for Administration and Finance |
| Dr. Menchita F. Dumlao | Dean, Institute of Computer Studies |
| Dr. Jay Jack R. Manzano | Dean, Institute of Engineering and Technology |
| Asst. Prof. Prescila C. Pangilinan | Dean, Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Ms. Ma. Sisa T. Dela Cruz | Dean, Office of Student Affairs |
| Dr. Rochie B. Lina | Director for Admission |
| Mrs. Adoracion Macalanda | College Registrar |
| Dr. Estrella E. Yago | College Librarian NSTP Coordinator |
| Dr. Mariam C. Fabrigar | Medical Officer |
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