International Industry Exposure

On May 22nd, Reevan Omer, an Aviation Engineering student from Tishk International University participating in an exchange program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, conducted an industrial visit to ATAS AERONAUTIK SDN BHD in Johor Bahru. This visit provided comprehensive insights into aerospace manufacturing and pilot training operations.

Visit Itinerary and Activities

The industrial visit followed a structured program:

Company Introduction

  • Background presentation on company mission and accomplishments

  • Overview of aerospace industry role and positioning

  • Company establishment details since 2019 in Senai, Johor

Facility Tour

  • Manufacturing and assembly area observations

  • Production process stages including materials handling

  • Machining operations and quality control procedures

Control Room Experience

  • Air traffic controller-pilot communication protocols

  • ATC facility operations and weather monitoring systems

  • Dual-clock timekeeping system implementation

  • Solo flight scheduling procedures for student pilots

Networking Session

  • Professional relationship development with industry experts

  • Career path discussions and aviation industry trends

  • Future connection maintenance planning

Key Learning Outcomes

The visit provided significant educational benefits:

Technical Knowledge

  • Precision machining techniques observation

  • Composite material fabrication processes

  • Additive manufacturing applications

  • Quality assurance implementation methods

Operational Understanding

  • Project management from design to assembly

  • Departmental collaboration and teamwork

  • ATC communication protocols and standards

  • Training program scheduling methodologies

Industry Insights

  • Latest aerospace automation trends

  • Sustainability practices in aviation

  • Career opportunities in aerospace sector

  • Industry innovation and development practices

Company Operations Overview

ATAS AERONAUTIK Activities

  • Aerospace parts design and engineering

  • Commercial pilot training programs

  • Quality assurance implementation

  • Technical specifications development

Organizational Structure

  • Engineering department technical operations

  • Manufacturing production processes

  • Quality assurance standards maintenance

  • Human resources management

  • Sales and marketing customer relations

Management Approach

  • Innovation and continuous improvement focus

  • Employee development and training opportunities

  • Customer relationship maintenance

  • Environmental sustainability practices

Training Program Details

Commercial Pilot Training

  • CPL/IR with Frozen ATPL license program

  • UTHM Professional certification

  • Work experience program integration

  • Airline preparation program components

Operational Standards

  • UTC implementation for aviation operations

  • Local time coordination for scheduling

  • Standardized time reference maintenance

  • Efficient flight operation management

Conclusion and Benefits

This industrial visit provided invaluable aerospace industry exposure, enhancing understanding of manufacturing processes, pilot training operations, and industry management practices. The experience contributed significantly to career preparation and professional development in aviation engineering.

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