On Continuity of Aviation Engineer Training Based on Modular Curriculum (original) (raw)

Aeronautical Engineering: A New Paradigm for Education

All engineering fields went through a tremendous change during the last ten years, when the new technologies brought about unpredictable supports to engineers. The tri-dimension printing is only one example among many. In the Aeronautical Engineering domain, however, some of these changes are shifting from being a conventional interface between the man and the machine to becoming an integral part of the system. (The embedded safety systems are just one example). Although such integration is widening the spectrum of the aeronautical engineering education, and calls for users to be more clever in using their systems, it also requires that they become more competent solvers of complicated machinery problems especially when they are left to their own. These changes are not only curricular. It is not enough to change the content of the curriculum, but it is more needed to go for new methodology for teaching, adopting a new paradigm by preparing the future engineers to deal with new trends of machinery and support systems. It calls for imparting them with the sense of readiness for change, for adaptation, and for initiative. This cannot be done through a classical curriculum approach. Adopting an educational system based on acquiring the needed competencies, on mastering High Mental skills, and on problem-based learning is the path we have to advocate for. The objective of this presentation is to show how this strategy can be adopted, what will its ultimate results and implication is on Engineering education.

The Gaps in the Vocational Education and Training Curricula to Address Aeronautical Industry Needs

International Journal of Education, Culture and Society

Aeronautic Industry has a critical responsibility in facilitating European economic growth and social inclusion providing revenues to otherwise isolated regions and allowing people to enlarge their horizons. According to the EU, currently aeronautics and air transport are key drivers of European cohesion and competitiveness, representing 220 billions of Euros and providing 4,5 million of jobs in Europe, a figure that should double by 2020. Future developments in the sector, together with greater intra-European mobility of workers and population aging brings a greater need for new skills in the work force together with an urgency for a larger number of professionals. Therefore, to achieve the desirable sustained growth the EU needs to invest in high quality VET (Vocational Education and Training) in order to be able to supply the AI (Aeronautic Industry) with qualified workers. VET stands for education and training which aims to equip people with knowledge, know-how, skills and/or competences required in particular occupations or more broadly on the labour market. This paper presents the initial results of an "initiative" supported by the European Commission called AIRVET. Its main objective is to design, develop, evaluate and disseminate adapted/new AI curricula and VET courses in the specific fields of Maintenance and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). The methodology followed included an analysis of a desk study, questionnaires completed by over five hundred people, focus group meetings held in four countries and individual interviews performed in the six partner countries. The project triangulates the results to establish clear areas that would benefit from the development of vocational training. Three subject areas were identified to be explored in terms of developing/adapting training curricula and developing multimedia training materials: maintenance, ground operations and human factors.

A Modular Approach In The Development Of Curricula For Aerospace Schools Provides Flexibility And Uniformity

The aerospace industry is going through a period of radical change. As products become increasingly complex, engineering technicians must be more specialized, obtaining skills that, until recently, were used only by "pure" engineers. At the same time, the demand for skilled maintenance personnel is growing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the need for aerospace engineering and operations technicians will increase ten percent between 2006 and 2016, compared with a 7 percent overall employment growth in the need for engineering technicians. Furthermore, notwithstanding today's more sophisticated technology, employers are looking for a well-prepared workforce that requires little or no on-site training. Another problem in the aerospace industry is an aging workforce (average age mid 40s or older) that will begin retiring in large numbers in the near future. This reality creates an urgent need for new approaches in two-year aerospace programs.

Civil and Military Aviation Education as Interdisciplinary Didactic System: Updated Knowledge, Skills and Competences

CBU International Conference Proceedings

On the basis of a national analysis and the expert discussion, this article presents a methodological approach to the realization of professional education and the creation of the required competencies for civilian and military aviation personnel, based on a system approach platform, with the application in the specific aviation education environment of future employees in the Transport sector. This article presents the third part of a study. The article used analysis and synthesis tools, the method “per partes” (integration in parts) and an expert method. The authors solved the following praxeological questions: How to identify the Interdisciplinary Didactic System for creating the required competencies of aviation personnel in the conditions of the Slovak Republic? What are the core themes of aviation knowledge in the Transport sector, the skills and competencies of our graduates? The strategic framework for the solutions is the implementation of a state education policy, the tran...

Klagenfurt school of engineering pedagogy by Adolf Melezinek as the basis of teaching engineering at Tallinn University of Technology

2015 International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL)

Engineering Pedagogy is an interdisciplinary scientific subject and an essential element of the system of engineering education. The article is dedicated to the work of Adolf Melezinek, the founder of Engineering Pedagogy and the main principles of Kalgenfurt School of Engineering Pedagogy. Curriculum design and technical teacher education in Estonia is based on Melezinek's work. A decision-making model by Urve Läänemets, closely connected to Melezinek's work and the Model of Flexible Technical Teacher Education and contemporary methodology are introduced.

New Technologies in the Global Aero - Space Engineering Education

Logistics and Transport, 2014

New technologies in the global aero - space engineering education are considered. The paper paid special attention to the civil aviation hazards and risks in the context of global aviation development trends. The paper deals with challenges of new aviation specialties creation, including features of 1, 2 and 3 education cycles. The paper introduces practical experience of the National Aviation University according to the new technologies in the aero - space engineering education implementation.

The History of Aviation Education and Training

49th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, 2011

Aviation education and training began early in the 20th century just after the first successful powered flight of the Wright brothers. In the present paper, the types of aviation education and training around the world are reviewed. Its developments were distinct in many different countries, and in some cases evolved from the military needs while in others from the dedication of a few enthusiasts. In the 21st century aeronautical and aerospace engineering is taught at the most advanced engineering schools in the world providing skills and competences that integrate advanced disciplines.

A New Application on Interdisciplinary Education in Vocatıonal Schools: In the case of the Flying Chefs Project for Intercontinental Flights of Efes Vocational School

2nd International Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Education, 2017

Turkey will be an inevitable centre for the well-known aviation companies by gaining an advantage in the civil aviation sector with the airport which is under construction in İstanbul and is scheduled to be partly operated in 2018. More than 250 companies are predicted to serve in the airport which is expected to be in the first three in World Ranking. Therefore, the requirement for a qualified workforce for this colossal airport is emerging as an important opportunity due to the creation of a new business area. The main aim of this study is to reveal the importance of interdisciplinary education of inflight catering personnel supposed to give service especially on long-haul flights. Not to provide similar education in other universities points out the deficiencies in this particular area but also emphases importance of the subject. With interdisciplinary education prepared with the cooperation of Tourism and Hotel Management, Civil Aviation Transportation and Catering Services programs under the Efes Vocational School, it is planned to educate the qualified workforce in the area of inflight catering personnel (inflight chef / flying chef). It is essential to put this education program into practice in short term considering the opening date of the airport being constructed in İstanbul. Starting with this awareness, Efes Vocational School is ready to give an interdisciplinary education in this area with Tourism and Hotel Management, Civil Aviation Transportation and Catering Services programs. A project related “Applied Gastronomy and Services Studio” which has modern and advanced technology to provide required platform for the education has been prepared. Thus, it is intended to support the theoretical education with the applied education. Efes Vocational School will be the first vocational school in this area by providing this education program which is expected to make a major contribution to the civil aviation sector.

Expectations for a New Aeronautical Engineering Technology Program

2014

The lean nature of aviation in recent times has led to increased focus on economy and quality for all aspects of manufacturing and operations. At the same time, while the use of new technology has certainly resulted in higher quality products and performance, that same technology has left a gap in technical support, as inadequately trained personnel struggle to meet the challenges in the industry. In the past, the aerospace industry relied to a significant extent on the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate for maintenance and support of the vehicle, and also in many aspects of design and manufacturing. The increased reliance on developing technology and the critical value placed on quality and economy has created a need for a new class of support personnel in the aerospace industry. The qualified individual will continue to possess the experiential, hands-on skills associated with the A&P license, but will also have a firm gr...

Aviation Training (proposing a training syllabus)

2019

This is a proposal of a one-day training program, in order to address issues of greatest concern to an airline, after analyzing relevant accident/incident data. Using Kirkpatrick model, a structure of evaluation is also provided, discussing further some relevant issues in regard with the use of HFACS and HET models in the design of training.