PATTS College of Aeronautics

Name

PATTS College of Aeronautics

Legal name

PATTS College of Aeronautics, Inc.

Website

https://patts.edu.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Parañaque City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for various academic programs including BS Aeronautical Engineering, BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology, BS Avionics Technology, BS Air Transportation, BS Industrial Engineering, BS Airline Business Administration, BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Tourism Management, Aircraft Technician Course, and Pre-Engineering programs.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of PATTS branded merchandise including shirts, hoodies, caps, umbrellas, bags, watches, and notebooks through the college merchandise program.
3. CAAP Practical Exam Services: PATTS serves as an Accredited Skill Test Facility of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) for Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) practical examinations, generating fees from exam administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PATTS College of Aeronautics is a Philippine private higher-education institution that offers degree and technical programs in aviation-related disciplines including pilot training, aircraft maintenance technology, avionics, air traffic management, and aviation computing. It supplements classroom instruction with hands-on training, an On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, a CAAP-accredited Skill Test Facility that administers aviation rating examinations, and ancillary student services such as a review center, library, and a Japanese-language (Nihongo) Center.

Product overview

PATTS College of Aeronautics is a Philippine aviation educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student services. The institution provides undergraduate degree programs in aeronautical engineering, aircraft maintenance, avionics, air transportation, industrial engineering, airline business administration, hotel management, and tourism management, along with a two-year Aircraft Technician Course. Supporting its academic offerings are specialized facilities including a CAAP-accredited practical skill test center, a review/training center for licensure examinations, an OJT and placement office, library services, Japanese language training (Nihongo Center), and international internship programs with partners like NORDAM. The institution also publishes the Aeroscope Magazine (quarterly) and Contrails Yearbook, maintains the Hotel Monticello training facility in Tagaytay, and operates the SOCI community outreach office. PATTS serves approximately 1,000 graduates annually across 8 academic programs and has been in operation for 57 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aviation Academic Programs

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NORDAMflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025PATTS and NORDAM have an ongoing J1 student-internship program. The second batch of eight interns commenced a year-long internship at NORDAM's Interiors and Structures division in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 11, 2025. The partnership provides PATTS students hands-on aerospace manufacturing experience while giving NORDAM access to trained aviation professionals.
• Japan Aeronautical Engineers Association (JAEA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2025PATTS College of Aeronautics partnered with JAEA to become the official venue for the SSW Aircraft Mechanic Exam in June 2025. The agreement was formalized by Engr. Jose Eduardo Valdez, PATTS College President and COO, and Mr. Kudo Kyota, JAEA's Manager for Public Interest Promotion and Administration. This partnership streamlines pathways for foreign nationals seeking careers in Japan's aviation sector.
• Japan Airport Services Co., Ltd. (JASCO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPATTS Nihongo Center graduates are deployed to JASCO under Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program. Graduates including BS AMT, BS AT, and BS AeroE students are deployed to Narita, Japan to begin careers with JASCO. This partnership provides employment pathways for PATTS graduates in Japan's aviation industry.
• Hotel MonticellocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPATTS College constructed Hotel Monticello in Tagaytay City as a training facility for BS Tourism Management and BS Hotel Management students. The 40-room hotel sits on 6,000 square meters and serves as both a training venue and premium tourist destination.
• Consortium of the South (CotS)minorOthersResearch linkage partnership for academic collaboration in research congresses and conferences.
• Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP)minorOthersResearch linkage partnership with the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines for professional development and research collaboration.
• Philippine Society for Educational Research and Evaluation, Inc. (PSERE)minorOthersResearch linkage partnership for educational research collaboration and conferences.
• Speech Communication Organization of the Philippines (SCŌP)minorOthersResearch linkage partnership for communication and research collaboration.
• Philippine Association for Researchers for Tourism and Hospitality (PARTH)minorOthersResearch linkage partnership for tourism and hospitality research collaboration.
• Philippine Association for Graduate Education, National Capital Region (PAGE-NCR)minorOthersResearch linkage partnership for graduate education research collaboration in NCR.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Global aviation training leader operating flight training centers and crew training services worldwide. Comparable in aviation training delivery and CAAP/FAA-aligned competency certification, though more focused on pilot/crew training versus degree-based AMT.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Globally recognized aviation and aerospace university offering BS programs across aeronautical engineering, AMT, and aviation management. Represents the upper-tier global benchmark for aviation higher education that PATTS's #1 PH positioning aspires to emulate.
• FlightSafety International: Major provider of professional aviation training including maintenance technician programs, now part of the CAE group. Offers comparable aviation maintenance and type training at a global scale, competing for international aviation training contracts.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: European aviation training provider offering pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training across multiple jurisdictions. Comparable in international aviation training standards and certification pathways, including Asia-Pacific placement programs.

Direct peers

• Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA): State-run Philippine aviation higher education institution offering similar aeronautical engineering, AMT, and air transportation programs. Closest direct competitor in the same Philippine aviation tertiary market, competing for the same student pool and licensure outcomes.
• Asian Institute of Aviation: Philippine aviation-focused institution offering aeronautical and aviation-related programs in the same domestic market. Comparable value proposition around CAAP-aligned training and aviation career placement.
• Air Link International Aviation School: Philippine-based aviation training school offering AMT and pilot training programs. Competes directly with PATTS for Filipino aviation students seeking CAAP-aligned certifications and international placement pathways.

Emerging players

• AirAsia Aviation Academy: Airline-affiliated aviation training academy in Southeast Asia offering aviation operations and technical training. Comparable regional aviation training proposition with airline-aligned employment pathways similar to PATTS's JASCO/NORDAM partnerships.
• National Aviation Academy (NAA): US-based aviation maintenance technician training school offering FAA Part 147-aligned programs. Comparable in AMT-focused curriculum and regulatory-aligned certification, though serving the US market rather than Philippines.

Regional players

• Singapore Aviation Academy: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore-operated regional aviation training center serving Southeast Asian markets. Comparable in regulatory-aligned aviation training delivery, though Singapore-focused rather than Philippines-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pattscollegeaeronautics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/patts-college-of-aeronautics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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