Hospitality & Lifestyle Business Aviation Management
Programme Overview
Highlights
The programme aims to introduce to students a comprehensive and structured knowledge of flight operations in the business aviation sector, including flight coordination management, flight dispatching management, flight planning and scheduling, crew administration, business aviation aircraft model types, configurations as well as the regulatory requirements and laws. The programme also introduces a wide range of operational environments of business/private aircraft in different places (e.g. Hong Kong, The Greater China, US, Europe, Middle East, Africa).
FinANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(a) Maritime and Aviation Training Fund
The $100 million Maritime and Aviation Training Fund (MATF) approved by the Legislative Council in January 2014 came into operation on 1 April 2014. The Fund is to sustain and enhance existing training schemes and scholarships, as well for launching new initiatives for the aviation sector. The aim is to build up in due course a vibrant, diversified and competitive pool of professionals and technical personnel to support Hong Kong’s future development in the aviation sector. Each eligible applicant of Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (ProTERS) is refunded with 80% of the fees after completing approved courses or passing examinations, subject to a cap of $30,000 (whichever is less) for the pre-approved course/examination (LINK). Please note that the eligible applicant should be full-time employment in the aviation sector with an organization/company in Hong Kong.
此課程已列入<海運及空運人才培訓基金>的<專業培訓課程及考試費用發還計劃>名單,「基金」最多可獲發還80%或上限30,000港元的費用 (以數額較小者為準) 。
(b) Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
This programme has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF).
此課程已列入持續進修基金 CEF 認可課程。
*According to the terms and conditions of the Continuing Education Fund, students seeking reimbursement of the fees under CEF must not have obtained any other publicity-funded financial assistance, such as MATF, for the same module to avoid double benefits.
Programme Details
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
- identify business aviation aircrafts and their related certification and insurance;
- describe flight coordination and dispatching procedures;
- explain the planning, scheduling and management of flights and flight crew;
- identify the local and international regulatory bodies and analyze the operational environments; and
- evaluate the emerging trends and challenges of business aviation international operations.
Programme Structure
Module |
Contact Hours |
Credits |
Details of Module |
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30 |
9 |
1. Introduction of Business Aviation and its Aircraft 2. Introduction of Business Aircraft Registry and Insurance 3. Flight Coordination Management 4. Flight Dispatching Management 5. Crew Scheduling and Management 6. Flight Planning & Scheduling System 7. Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) 8. Challenges of Business Aviation Flight Operations Management |
Award:
Upon completion of the programme, students are required to achieve 70% attendance and pass all the assessment and a Certificate for Module (Business Aviation International Operations) will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE. The Certificate Parchments will also be signed by The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA).
Assessment:
All coursework of the programme will be completed in English. It is a combination of Online Exercises and Individual Report
Delivery:
The module will be taught in English. Lecture notes, teaching materials and assessments will be in English as well. Classes will be held on weekday evenings (07:00pm to 10:00pm) or weekends day time.
The programme targets for
- commercial airline/ business aviation practitioners who aspire to have career advancement to enter business aviation sector with a recognized academic qualification;
- commercial airline/ business aviation practitioners and management personnel seeking to gain systematic and comprehensive management skills and knowledge in the planning and operation of business aviation;
- people who have interests in the growing field of business aviation management regardless of their industry background and/or academic disciplines; and
- professionals who are interested in or have some involvement in business aviation field, e.g. marshall/ lawyer, commercial Pilot/captain, aviation consultants, airport security & safety manager, air traffic controller, president/owner business jet aviation management company, engineers/managers with aircraft engineering and manufacturing etc.
- executives and managers from airports, regulatory bodies, airlines, air traffic control service providers and other aviation-related organizations who wish to enhance the operational and management professional training and would like to get a credential.
tenTative timetable
Session | Date | Time | |
1 | 11 Apr 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
2 | 18 Apr 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
3 | 25 Apr 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
4 |
02 May 2023 (Tuesday) |
7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
5 |
09 May 2023 (Tuesday) |
7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
6 | 16 May 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
7 | 23 May 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
8 | 30 May 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
9 | 06 Jun 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
10 | 13 Jun 2023 (Tuesday) | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Lecture |
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Modules & Class Details
Class Details
Experienced teachers:
Our teachers come from strong hospitality and/or business aviation industry background, and students will gain extensive industrial knowledge with a lot of insights from teachers.
Ms Sarah Kalmeta
Founder and Coach of Pivot Point
Former Board of Governors, Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)
Areas of expertise:
- General management
- Flight Services and Operations
- Coaching & Training
MR WEST CHUN
Vice President, Operations, Sino Jet Management Limited
Areas of expertise:
- Business Jet Operations Management
- Flight Dispatch and Operations Control
- Customer Services
- Tourism and Travel Management
Fee & Entry Requirements
Fee
- HK$12,000 per programme
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall
- have gained in the HKALE Grade E in 1 AL subject and in the HKCEE Grade E in 4 subjects, and Level 2 in English Language*, or equivalent; Or
- have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in 5 subjects including English Language; Or
- hold a Certificate in Private Jet Hospitality Service Management awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE, or equivalent; Or
Applicants aged 21 or above and with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the aviation, hospitality and tourism industry will be considered. They should have Level 2 in English Language* in HKCEE or Level 2 in English Language in HKDSE Examination or equivalent. They may be required to attend an interview. With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.
* Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
CEF
- The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses | ||
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Certificate for Module (Business Aviation International Operations) 證書 (單元 : 商務航空國際營運) |
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COURSE CODE 33C131161 | FEES $12,000 | ENQUIRY 2867-8408 |
Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
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Certificate for Module (Business Aviation International Operations)
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
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For first time enrolment
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For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
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For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
2. Cheque Or Bank draft
Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:
- bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
- or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard
Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.
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Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment for details.
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If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.
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Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment.
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- Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
- HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
- For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
About the Partners
Partner Details
About Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is a non-profit association representing business and general aviation companies and individuals based in Asia and around the world. AsBAA's members include major aircraft manufacturers, business aircraft operators, business aviation service providers, aviation financial services, aviation legal services, aviation insurance providers, and individual business aviation professionals. Through AsBAA, its members receive support with operational challenges and in turn, also support the advancement and development of the business and general aviation industry in Asia.
AsBAA’s mission is to represent the needs of its members and the industry through its three core pillars: Advocacy, Representation, and Community. AsBAA actively advocates the benefits of business aviation to key stakeholders such as government, transport ministries, and the media. AsBAA represents the interests of all sectors of the business aviation industry across the region. Finally, AsBAA creates a community in which its members can network, access B2B opportunities, and tackle common operational issues with greater collective influence.
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