About FDSA
History & Heritage
1988
A Hangar in Manila
Engr. Juanito M. dela Cruz founded Link Flight Aviation School at the AIRSPAN Hangar, Manila Domestic Airport, Pasay City.
1989
Wings Expand
Nobuyoshi Hisada joined as a business partner, expanding flight training equipment and introducing helicopter training alongside fixed-wing operations.
1991
Chasing Clear Skies
A branch opened in Lahug, Cebu City, drawn by favorable weather — later relocating after Lahug Airport's closure.
1993
A New Home at Mactan
Operations moved to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIAA), Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City. Manila operations merged in, and the school was renamed Flight Dynamics School of Aviation.
1995
Made Official
Incorporated as Flight Dynamics School of Aeronautics, Inc. on September 12, under SEC Reg. No. CN095-000253.
2004
Room to Grow
Relocated to a new campus at Corner Basak-Iba, improving accessibility for students, faculty, and staff.
2006–2009
Recognized Beyond Borders
Accredited by the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (2006) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (2009).
Today
A Legacy Airborne
FDSA offers Flight and Ground Training, Technical, and Degree programs approved by CHED and TESDA, with continuing recognition from CAAP.
Vision
Where we're headed
To be one of the country's leading institutions of excellence in Aviation, Science, Technology, and Business Education — developing competent, ethical, and safety-driven professionals for the benefit of society.
Mission
How we get there
FDSA delivers learner-centered, holistic education and training that develops competent, ethical, and competitive professionals and leaders. Through industry collaboration, research, and educational innovation, FDSA advances science, technology, and business education, and contributes to national development.
What Guides Us
Core Values
Faith
Above all, faith in God to provide the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to carry out our mission and vision.
Duty
Carrying out the duties of our assigned position with complete transparency and honesty.
Service
Extending service to students and the community with dignified commitment, responsive to public interest over personal interest.
Accountability
Accountable to parents, students, the board of trustees, and government agencies, in line with Philippine educational law.