March 31, 2025
by Zeth Angelo Bacaoco
The Asian International School of Aeronautics and Technology (AISAT) successfully concluded its first Skills Olympics on March 7, 2025, after a four-year hiatus, with students showcasing exceptional technical abilities across multiple disciplines. The event featured rigorous competitions designed to test both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in aviation and technology fields.
Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) and Aviation Electronics Technology (AET) Results
The Aeromind Quiz Bee saw fourth-year students claim the championship, followed by first-year, third-year, and second-year teams respectively.
In the Soldering Competition, Christian Chayil Malaluan (4th year) took first place, with Amireh Sadavi (4th year), Neil Caballero (3rd year), and Norven Gil Sabello (2nd year) completing the top four.
First-year student Xyronne Camandero emerged victorious in the Safety Wiring event, outperforming upperclassmen Amiel Jasper Doria (2nd year) and Phix Devin Quibal (4th year).
The Internal Magneto Timing competition was won by Wilfredo Esdrelon III (2nd year), followed by Howard Cuevas (4th year), Christian Jay Javelona (1st year), and John Vincent Demonteverde (3rd year).
Team events highlighted strong collaboration skills. The Riveting Competition was won by the second-year pair of Raymond Rene Centillas and Shaiden Melog, while first-year teams secured both runner-up positions.
Kurt Justin Laquindanum (3rd year) topped the Tube Bending event, followed by Enrico Obenque (1st year) and John Charbel Rahmeh (2nd year).
Aviation Knowledge and Electrical Competitions
The PME Reading event was dominated by first-year students James Roberte, Mico Brenn Valete, and Val Aldrick Pajuay.
In the Bolts and Nuts Relay, a first-year team comprising ten members completed the challenge with impressive speed and precision.
The Electrical Wiring competition saw second-year pair Jhon Apiado and Val Calipusan take first place, while Circuit Making was won by Blair Johnson Napat (4th year).
The Tools Identification competition was claimed by third-year students Allan Jay Golez, Karah Narciso, and Bless Pascua.
Aviation Management (AVM) Competitions
Team No. 3 won the Dish Creations event with their innovative presentation representing global airlines.
The Table Set-up competition was won by the Avianca Airlines team, who created an elegant airline-inspired decoration.
AVM 1-A Team 1 (Philippine Airlines) delivered a standout performance in the Cabin Crew Preparedness Demonstration, handling emergency scenarios with professional composure.
Electronics and Mechatronics (EMC) Results
Andrea Kaye Sulapas produced the winning entry in Figure Drawing, showcasing exceptional artistic skill.
The 3D Animation competition was won by Mikaela Paula Mendoza, while Bryan James Cabahug excelled in 3D Model Texturing.
Celebrating Human Excellence
Following the awards presentation that recognized all category winners, AISAT President Atty. Myra Ann Wee-Toe Hio addressed the gathering. Reflecting on the day’s demonstrations of skill, she emphasized how the competitions reaffirmed the aviation industry’s growing realization that AI can’t replace hands-on skills.
From the delicate precision required in soldering to the split-second decisions made during cabin emergency simulations, every competition highlighted capabilities that go beyond what technology can replicate.
The president noted that while AISAT continues to integrate the latest technological advancements into its curriculum, events like the Skills Olympics serve as powerful reminders of why human expertise remains irreplaceable in aviation maintenance, electronics, and service. The combination of technical knowledge with hands-on proficiency displayed by students represents the ideal balance for the industry’s future.