Reforming the Aeronautical Engineering Law: A Legislative Proposal on Licensure Examination Standards and Frequency for Enhanced Engineering Management and Public Safety

The research identifies a significant appeal for reform, with 56% of examinees advocating for the harmonization of the minimum General Weighted Average (GWA) to 70%, a standard that 89% believe maintains public safety while addressing the current inequities in Aeronautical Engineering licensure requirements. This reform corresponds with a demand for a semi-annual examination frequency, supported by 82% of respondents, to replace the restrictive annual cycle mandated by Section 15 of Presidential Decree 1570. Discussion of the findings indicates that 84% of participants favor subject rationalization toward a clustered, competency-based approach, which 91% believe will prompt universities to modernize curriculum and better prepare engineers for the specialized demands of the Clark Aviation Hub and international Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) investments. Because 78% of respondents view these reforms as logistically feasible through modern Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) systems like Computer-Based Licensure Examination (CBLE), the study concludes that immediate legislative action is necessary to remove outdated 1978 regulations. It is recommended that Sections 15-17 of Presidential Decree 1570 be amended to enhance engineering management stability and accelerate the production of licensed professionals to fill critical industry skill gaps.