Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya

Name

Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya

Legal name

BLU Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya

Website

https://poltekbangsby.ac.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

Keywords

• Aviation education
• Vocational training
• Air traffic control training
• Aircraft maintenance education
• Aviation professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Surabaya

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for diploma and bachelor degree programs across seven study programs including Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Air Transport Management, and other aviation-focused disciplines.
2. Technical Training Services: Revenue from BLU Training programs and shortcourse offerings for professional development in aviation-related fields.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya (Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya) is a government-affiliated higher education institution that delivers aviation-focused diploma (D3) programs across seven disciplines: Airport Electrical Engineering, Air Navigation Engineering, Air Traffic Controller (ATC), Aeronautical Communication, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Air Transport Management, and Airport Civil Engineering. The institution supplements degree programs with technical training services (BLU Training, DPM Training, and short courses) for working aviation professionals, supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 certified management systems.

Product overview

Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya (Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya) is a higher education institution providing aviation-focused D3 (associate degree) programs. The institution operates a platform-plus-services model comprising seven study programs (Airport Electrical Engineering, Air Navigation Engineering, ATC, Aeronautical Communication, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Air Transport Management, and Airport Civil Engineering). Supporting digital infrastructure includes: e-Journal for academic publications (Approach journal, Jurnal Penelitian, SNITP proceedings, ICATEAS conference proceedings), E-Library system (SLiMS), Repository (EPrints), and Citius publishing press. The institution also provides online admission (SIPENCATAR), LMS for online courses, and technical training services (BLU Training).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLU Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya: Badan Layanan Umum (Public Service Agency) designation for government educational institutions in Indonesia

Products and services

• D3 Diploma Study Programs (Seven Aviation Disciplines) Three-year diploma (D3) programs in seven aviation disciplines, designed to prepare students for careers as Air Traffic Controllers, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Airport Managers, Navigation Specialists, and aviation operations professionals. Programs are delivered on-campus with hands-on training using industry-standard aviation equipment.
• BLU Technical Training Services Aviation technical training programs including BLU Training and DPM Training, along with shortcourse offerings for working aviation professionals seeking certification maintenance and skill upgrades in aviation-related fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of bachelor's recipients employed within six months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Airlangga University PressminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2023Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya conducted a benchmarking visit to Airlangga University Press in June 2023 to enhance knowledge and insights in book publishing operations. The partnership aims to improve Citius Poltekbang Surabaya publishing management as Airlangga University Press has played a strategic role in supporting Tridharma activities.
• Universitas Dr. Soetomo (UBAYA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022Library benchmarking visit to campus UBAYA for knowledge sharing and best practices in library management and operations.
• Universitas Muhammadiyah MalangminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2022Library benchmarking visit to Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang for knowledge sharing and best practices in library management.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Politeknik Penerbangan Medan: Sister aviation polytechnic under the same Ministry of Transportation network, operating in Medan. Offers comparable D3 programs in ATC, AME, and airport operations — a direct institutional peer serving the same student pool.
• Politeknik Penerbangan Makassar: Sister aviation polytechnic under the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation in Makassar. Provides equivalent aviation vocational training programs under the same SIPENCATAR admission framework.
• Politeknik Penerbangan Indonesia (Poltekbang Indonesia / Curug): Another government-run aviation polytechnic under the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, offering D3 aviation programs similar to Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya. Direct peer serving the same regulatory and student pipeline via SIPENCATAR.

Broad incumbents

• Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA): Established regional aviation training institution under the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. Offers broader, more internationally-oriented aviation training programs and serves as a benchmark for government-affiliated aviation education in Southeast Asia.
• Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) Thailand: Thailand's primary civil aviation training institution under the Department of Civil Aviation. Provides ATC, AME, and aviation management training — a comparable regional government aviation training establishment.
• FlightSafety International: Global leader in professional aviation training, particularly for pilots and maintenance technicians using high-fidelity simulators. Represents the upper-tier competitor for advanced aviation training in the region.
• Korea Aviation Polytechnic (KAPT): South Korean government-affiliated aviation polytechnic offering similar vocational aviation training programs. Larger scale and more internationally recognized, but models a similar government-backed aviation education institution structure.

Emerging players

• AirAsia Aviation Academy: Airline-affiliated aviation training academy in Malaysia serving Southeast Asian students. Direct competitor for pilot and aviation professional training in the region, though with a more commercial (airline-backed) model.
• Garuda Indonesia Training Center: Airline-operated training facility providing pilot, cabin crew, and aircraft maintenance training. Serves as a partial substitute for aviation professional training in Indonesia, though focused on Garuda-specific operational roles.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Asia Campus): US-based aviation university with Asia presence offering aviation degrees. Competes for the same regional aviation students but at a higher tuition tier and with English-language instruction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/poltekbangsby

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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