Bachelor’s Degree

The full-time and part-time study programmes focus on acquiring knowledge necessary to address routine technological, safety, and economic issues in air transport.

Students gain knowledge in aviation technology, management of work teams, legal regulations, economic and safety aspects, and the use of information technologies. They learn basic methods of planning, organisation, and management of work processes and acquire fundamental knowledge in entrepreneurship, economics, safety, and management in air transport.

Due to its broad focus on management, economics, safety, law, and informatics, the programme also prepares graduates for employment in related sectors. Graduates may enter professional practice or continue in a follow-up Master’s degree programme.

Graduates may work in airlines, airports, and related organisations, particularly in:

• positions of transport technicians in civil aviation, logistics, public administration, and security services,
• operational positions in airlines, airports, and specialised aviation organisations,
• managerial positions requiring broad knowledge in management, economics, safety, law, and IT,

cabin crew positions (flight attendants), subject to medical certification and additional professional training in accordance with aviation regulations.

The programme is focused on acquiring the knowledge and practical skills required to perform the duties of a professional pilot in commercial air transport and other types of aerial operations.
A mandatory part of the study programme is the completion of practical flight training at an approved training organisation.
During their studies, students acquire knowledge and competencies corresponding to the requirements for:
•    Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) – Second Officer qualification,
•    Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL),
•    Instrument Rating (IR).
The minimum required level of training is the acquisition of the:
•    Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplanes/Helicopters (PPL(A/H)).
This training is linked to compulsory credits, without which it is not possible to successfully complete the programme.
After completing the required theoretical training, students must pass the theoretical examination administered by the Transport Authority of the Slovak Republic in accordance with EASA Part-FCL regulations.
The theoretical preparation of graduates complies with the Body of Knowledge of the study field Transport.
Graduates of the programme are prepared to:
•    undertake theoretical examinations for professional pilot qualifications in accordance with European aviation regulations,
•    adapt flexibly to the requirements and conditions of aviation practice and apply for positions as professional pilots within the European Union after completing practical training and aircraft type ratings,
Graduates are qualified to work as:
•    professional pilots for domestic and international air transport operators,
•    pilots performing specialised aerial operations,
•    pilots in general aviation,
•    military pilots in the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic.
Graduates possess the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience required for professional careers in both civil and military aviation.

The study programme is focused on acquiring the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of a professional remote pilot (drone pilot), as well as to carry out other types of aerial operations using unmanned aerial vehicles.
The knowledge acquired during the course of study corresponds to the level required to obtain the qualifications necessary for operating medium-sized and large unmanned aerial systems.
The minimum required level of training during the course of study is the successful completion of the remote pilot examination administered by the Transport Authority of the Slovak Republic. This examination is linked to compulsory credits, without which it is not possible to complete the study programme.
The theoretical preparation of graduates of this study programme is in accordance with the Body of Knowledge of the study field Transport.
Professional Qualification and Level of Adaptability to Practical Requirements:
Graduates are prepared for the theoretical examinations required for certification as professional remote pilots in accordance with European aviation regulations and national legislation. Upon completion of their studies, graduates may apply for positions as professional remote pilots in any member state of the European Union.
Characteristics of professions and institutions where graduates may apply their acquired education:
Graduates are prepared to work as professional remote pilots for domestic and international aviation operators, as well as to perform other types of aerial operations requiring appropriate professional remote pilot qualifications. Graduates also possess the required theoretical knowledge and practical experience to serve as military remote pilots within the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic.

The study programme is focused on educating university-qualified air traffic management professionals for positions within the air traffic control system in the Slovak Republic and abroad, where this level of education is required.
The curriculum is based on qualification requirements newly established for EU member states and embedded in the regulations governing the competence of air traffic services personnel (European Air Traffic Management Programme – EATMP). Theoretical and general subjects concentrated in the first year are followed over the next two years by specialized courses defined by European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) regulations for acquiring the theoretical knowledge required for Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs).
The aim of university education is not only to provide graduates with comprehensive bachelor’s-level training in the field but also to prepare them for the ATCO theoretical examinations, which are an essential prerequisite for obtaining an ATCO licence issued by the Transport Authority of the Slovak Republic. The theoretical programme is organized to allow students to complete practical training on air traffic control simulators during their studies.
The programme is completed by a state examination combined with the defence of a bachelor’s thesis.
Qualification readiness and level of professional adaptability to practical requirements:
Graduates are prepared to perform the duties of air traffic control personnel in accordance with European aviation regulations. After successfully passing the required examinations, they are qualified to work as air traffic controllers in any member state of the European Union.
characteristics of professions and institutions where graduates may apply their education:
Graduates are prepared to work as air traffic control personnel for domestic and international air transport operators, as well as in other positions requiring appropriate qualifications in air traffic control. They possess the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience to perform the duties of military air traffic controllers within the Air Force of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic.

Students may choose from three specializations (three study pathways) based on their selection of compulsory elective courses.

Specialization: Avionic Systems

This specialization focuses on aeronautical and space electronics, instruments and instrumentation systems, cybernetic systems, electrical systems, radionavigation systems, radio engineering systems, radar systems, radiocommunication and onboard information systems, as well as data processing and transmission systems.

Specialization: Aircraft Operation and Design

This specialization focuses on aeronautical and space engineering in the areas of airframe and engine theory and design, ground technical and operational support, and airport flight operations support.

Specialization: Logistics in Air Transport

This specialization focuses on logistics processes in aircraft manufacturing, operation, and maintenance, logistical support for flight operations and airport operations, as well as fundamental knowledge of avionics systems and aircraft operation and design.

Multidisciplinary education in aeronautical engineering is a requirement of the European labor market, as modern aircraft systems are hybrid and integrated systems. Within the study programme “Aeronautical and Space Technology”, students gain expanded knowledge not only of the principles of onboard systems operation, aircraft design principles, and space engineering technologies, but also of the logistical support of these processes.

This study programme aims to prepare new, highly demanded specialists for the labor market and thereby contribute in the future to the Slovak Republic’s declared efforts to keep pace with technological development in Europe. At the same time, education in this field supports Slovakia’s efforts toward full integration into the European Space Agency (ESA).

A graduate of the Bachelor’s degree programme Aeronautical and Space Technology possesses knowledge of modern aeronautical and space technical systems and understands their operating principles, functions, and operating conditions. They have a solid foundation in theoretical disciplines such as aerodynamics, applied mathematics, and related fields, as well as in selected areas of electronics, electrical engineering, instrumentation, and mechanical engineering necessary for understanding the operation of technical systems.

The graduate is capable of assessing the functionality of technical, technological, and computer-supported equipment under the specific conditions of aeronautical and space facilities, manufacturing and technical operations, and laboratories. They are also able to communicate professionally with flight personnel and technical staff in the areas of manufacturing, maintenance, design, and technology.

Furthermore, the graduate is capable of providing logistical support in aircraft manufacturing, operation, and maintenance, as well as in flight operations and airport operations. They are particularly well suited for employment in the operation of aeronautical and space technology, in the servicing and design of diagnostic systems, in logistics processes within aviation, and in the production of technical equipment for flight operations, maintenance, and the execution of prescribed technical procedures.

Based on their acquired knowledge of information systems, graduates are also qualified to use such systems effectively and professionally.

During their studies, the graduate:

·        acquires knowledge and understands the fundamental concepts, principles, and interrelationships of theoretical foundation subjects, such as mathematics, physics, computer science, and related fields;

·        depending on the focus of the study programme, gains knowledge of the principles and interrelationships in selected theoretical foundation subjects, such as basics of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerodynamics, logistics, and related areas;

·        acquires knowledge of the principles and interrelationships of the theoretical foundations of aeronautical and space disciplines, with an emphasis on the design and functions of flying objects, as well as physical, electrical, electronic, and mechanical processes;

·        gains knowledge of aeronautical and space technology and its applications, understands the physical and aerodynamic principles of measurement sensors, and develops the ability to independently solve problems related to prescribed tasks in aeronautical and space technology, while providing logistical support within these processes.

During their studies, the graduate acquires the following practical skills:

·        Analyze and understand the principles of operation and technologies of aeronautical and space systems;

·        Communicate competently within the aviation environment and work effectively in interdisciplinary teams with flight personnel;

·        Design and implement hardware and software solutions for the analysis and processing of flight data under the supervision of specialists;

·        Develop sufficient technical skills for working with selected aeronautical and space technologies, including potential design and construction skills;

·        Act as a professional in aviation services, technical support for aeronautical and space systems, and aviation logistics processes.

Upon graduation, the graduate is able to:

·        Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the field of aeronautical and space engineering;

·        Solve technical tasks applied to onboard aircraft and space systems and their propulsion systems;

·        Provide logistical support for processes related to the production, operation, and maintenance of aeronautical systems, as well as for air traffic and airport operations;

·        Behave professionally in all areas of activity, with a focus on ethical standards in interactions within manufacturing and maintenance environments;

Operate independently as a technician (mechanic, avionics specialist) on aeronautical systems.