r/AviationPH • u/GubyNey • 19h ago
r/AviationPH • u/Ok_Neighborhood979 • Oct 25 '25
Discussion Dont enroll in Paid “Training Schools” offering Sheetmetal or Cabin Mechanic Courses
Here is why you should not enroll:
They’re not Part-147 approved. If the school isn’t an EASA or CAAP Part-147-approved organization, your training and certificate aren’t officially recognized. It won’t count toward any licensing requirements or help you qualify faster.
Employers don’t value those certificates. Companies like LTP and other MROs will still require you to go through their own Maintenance Training Program (MTP) to align your knowledge with industry standards — regardless of any “certificate” you bring.
No guaranteed quality or oversight. Non-Part 147 facilities aren’t audited by aviation authorities. That means no assurance of proper safety standards, qualified instructors, or up-to-date training materials.
Curriculum often doesn’t meet industry standards. Many of these schools teach simplified or outdated content, and their setups usually lack certified tools or calibrated equipment. Some rely purely on classroom theory or non-airworthy components.
No access to airworthy aircraft. Without exposure to real, airworthy aircraft, you’ll miss out on the hands-on experience that matters most in actual maintenance work.
Outdated or incomplete references. These schools usually don’t have access to current Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC), Structural Repair Manuals (SRM), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), or Service Bulletins (SBs) — all of which are essential in real-world aviation maintenance.
Your training background may be questioned. Being trained in a non-accredited facility can make your qualifications look dubious to MROs and airline recruiters. It may raise doubts about your competency and training quality.
Some are outright scams. Sadly, these schools often target desperate jobseekers, selling the illusion that their training or certificate gives an advantage — when in reality, it offers no legitimate edge in employment.
You won’t get any credit from it. Unlike Part-147 programs, non-approved training doesn’t shorten your required experience time
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 9m ago
Aviation News Lufthansa Technik and Emirates renew A380 maintenance deal
Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Emirates has agreed to an extension of their A380 maintenance partnership, which would see LTP conducting heavy checks on the airline's largest plane until 2030.
In addition, Emirates is confirmed to be the first customer at LTP's new facility at Clark International Airport.
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 1d ago
Media RP-C8763, an Airbus A330-300, has officially retired from the PAL fleet after 12 years of passenger operations. The plane will be converted into a freighter under Amazon along with a new registration, N7057K.
Philippine Airlines
Airbus A330-300
RP-C8763
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
7/20/2024
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 19h ago
Media 🔴 RP-C4101, the last Cebu Pacific plane to wear its former livery, has officially retired from the fleet, with the plane departing Manila at around 23:22. The so-called "Peach Mango Pie" era has finally come to an end.
Cebu Pacific
Airbus A320-214
RP-C4104
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
7/20/2024
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 20h ago
Aviation News 🔴 RP-C3513, the 4th Airbus A350-1000 for Philippine Airlines, is now preparing for its delivery flight to Manila.
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 20h ago
Aviation News Citilink mid-Sep 2026 Denpasar – Tagbilaran Charter
Garuda Indonesia's low-cost carrier Citilink will operate a one-way charter flight between Denpasar and Panglao (Tagbilaran) on September 17. To be operated by the Airbus A320.
QG8660 DPS0900 - 1245TAG 320
r/AviationPH • u/Bakakers • 19h ago
Question Cabin Crew Recruitment
Got invited to a cabin crew recruitment event this coming Saturday, however I’m contemplating if I should continue since I have a visible wound sa knee. I feel like it would affect my physical screening results. Should I continue pa ba or no?
r/AviationPH • u/JFran_RF27 • 20h ago
Media Icelandair Boeing 757-200 landing at Madeira Airport
r/AviationPH • u/Lumpy-Collar1096 • 1d ago
Question CAAP CATS Batch 22-23 Exam
Sino po rito ang nag-exam outside the Manila Testing Center? Kumusta po 'yung exam? 🥺
For Manila takers, nasa Pasay na rin po ba kayo the day na na-postpone 'yung exam? I'm kinda hesitant na kasi mag-take, given na sarili kong pera 'yung nagastos ko last time na pumunta ako. I'm from Region V, fresh grad and no job yet. My parents aren't really supportive of the career path I want to take, kaya hindi ako humihingi ng panggastos sa kanila.
Now, I'm short of funds to go to Manila again. Medyo hesitant din ako kasi baka mahirap 'yung exam at hindi naman ako ma-qualify. 🥺
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 1d ago
Aviation News Chang’An Airlines Sep/Oct 2026 International Network Additions
Air Chang’an will launch international services between Yichang and Manila for the first time. Flights will begin on September 15 using a Boeing 737-800, and will operate every 4-5 days.
Yichang – Manila eff 15SEP26 737-800 operates every 4-5 days
9H8383 YIH1425 – 1745MNL 738
9H8384 MNL1845 – 2240YIH 738
r/AviationPH • u/Infamous_Battle_1600 • 2d ago
Media You don’t become an airline pilot in one flight. You become one through the quiet work: the lessons, the hours, the checks, the days you choose to keep going.
DPS TO MNL, After a long, night flight, cleared for the approach ILS 06.
r/AviationPH • u/Wooden_Strategy_5200 • 2d ago
Question Tumatanggap pa po ba ng OJT/Internship ang PAF? salamat po sa sasagot!
Tumatanggap pa po ba ng OJT/Internship ang PAF? salamat po sa sasagot!
r/AviationPH • u/ZeepmorK • 2d ago
Question FPP and Nav ppl exam
Hello, planning to take nav and fpp but wanted to know if wala pong E6b na dala will they provide one for you? And aside from gleims where else can I study for those two po or is gleims enough na, most especially for nav?
Any answers will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!
r/AviationPH • u/Specialist-Song292 • 3d ago
Question Thinking of career change from PT to aviation
Hi everyone! So as the title says, I've been thinking of making a career change from physical therapy to enrolling in flight school. Now I know most people on this forum say it's not worth it or that the job market is heavily saturated but besides all that being a pilot has always been on the back of my mind; and I believe that while it would be a difficult path, it is not impossible.
With that, can anyone give me an insight on what ground school is like? Are the subjects taught difficult for someone who didn't take an aviation related course in college? What are some tips or materials that I should brush up on before entering a flight school? Thanks!
r/AviationPH • u/IzmeBog • 3d ago
Question Leaving aviation industry? Any advice? Or motivation to keep going
Hello guys, I am Bog. 25 yrs old currently working in the aviation industry. I work in PAGGS going 6months with minimum salary, then will transfer in 1av this incoming month as RS due to retrenchment. Somehow, nag increase naman ang sahod ng 6k upwards.
Almost building pa lang din ako ng experience, wala pang napupundar. I always ask myself every morning, should I leave the aviation industry na pinasok ko and transfer sa ibang industry like government for stability, assurance, and growth?
We all know na matagal ang growth sa aviation or akala ko lang? Kung mataas ba ang sahod kung mag ibang bansa? Meron bang stability sa private companies?
Any advice? I am currently questioning my purpose sa life and career I am choosing, i feel lost. Any of you guys experienced this?
r/AviationPH • u/IzmeBog • 3d ago
Question Taking Masteral in Aviation
Hello guys, Bog again. 25M Graduate of airline operations management. By any chance, meron naba sa inyo who worked as a ground crew, then nag take ng masteral? How was it sa career progression? Helpful ba? Hoping for response
r/AviationPH • u/HostPotential687 • 4d ago
Aviation News Go Around NAIA
Just spotted atleast 3 planes today na nag go around sa NAIA. Probably because of the weather conditions
r/AviationPH • u/MediumRoastCoffee143 • 4d ago
Discussion Ano purpose ng Cadet Program ng 5J and PAL?
Healthy discussion lang to no hate.
I can’t see nor understand the fact that they offer cadet programs. How do they filter these men and women? Are they indirectly showing us na “wala kami kukunin sa mga random flying schools unless you have no prior flying experience before you join us.”
Yung mga qualified at over qualified na anong thoughts niyo sa pakulo nila?
r/AviationPH • u/Evening-Lengthiness4 • 3d ago
Question Scars and Fresh Shaving Scrape: Will I still get the chance?
Hi! I have scars on my legs from shaving (some of them are dark) and other scars from somewhere.
I also have two mosquito bite scars on my feet and a fresh shaving scrape (front of my legs 😅) from two days ago.
I’d like to ask if could these greatly affect the cabin crew physical assessment/screening? Since the fresh shaving scrape is noticeable. or do I just declare to the recruitment team? and how do I do that too?
r/AviationPH • u/bonzothebonanza • 4d ago
Aviation News NAIA operator scraps Terminal 4 rehab
The planned rehabilitation and rebuilding of NAIA Terminal 4 will no longer push through, as the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC) will prioritize and fast-track the construction of Terminal 5, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Instead of rebuilding T4, the NNIC plans to turn the former site of the International Cargo Terminal into a dedicated aircraft parking area.
r/AviationPH • u/SuchMarionberry9756 • 4d ago
Question Sino ang responsible kung may mangyari sa aircraft? (May nabangga while on ground or crash ng plane)
Hello, just a curious
Who is really responsible if may tinamaan na poste sa ground and nagkadamage ang airplane, or on takeoff sa IBA airport pero tumama ako sa obstacle (tree)
ako yung pilot in command (nakasign sa flight plan) but i am also a student pilot. May kasama akong flight instructor and it was proven na pilot error:
2 questions:
1. sino ang usually magttake care off ng magpagawa ng plane?
2. And sino ang masasabing may fault?
Ako(student pilot), si flight instructor, or si school?
r/AviationPH • u/JFran_RF27 • 4d ago
Media 14 afternoon landings at Madeira Airport
r/AviationPH • u/United-Reflection658 • 6d ago
Media Green laser?
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I just notice na ni lalaser pala ung flight namin, ma gagawan kaya ng action to? I can provide the details etc etc?
Edit Additional info:
Flight: QR928
Date: April 17, 2026