Boeing and Anadolu University Complete Aircraft Maintenance Training Program
Boeing and the Anadolu University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics announced the completion of the third part of “Basic Aircraft Knowledge and Flight Theory,” an aircraft maintenance training program for teachers from vocational and technical education schools.
During the 30-day training program, 25 teachers from eight of these schools in Turkey developed their knowledge and practical skills in accordance with international aviation standards. The teachers will play a significant role in educating more than 1,400 students in Turkey.
“Innovation goes hand in hand with education, which is why we continue to take a responsible and sensitive approach to educational programs in Turkey,” said Bernard J. Dunn, president of Boeing Turkey and North Africa. “This program conducted with Anadolu University is a good example of our sincere efforts in this area. I believe this training will help to improve teachers’ self-qualifications and motivations and contribute to better educated human resources.”
The participants of the program were trained in atmosphere physics, aerodynamics, basic aircraft structure and flight systems during the first part of the program in January. The second part, which took place in June reinforced instructors’ skills with practical courses as well as introducing them to the equipment, tools and experimental devices to be used in courses with students.
In the third part of the program in September, teachers visited workshops and Aircraft Maintenance Center of the Faculty where engines are maintained, repaired and overhauled.
The program began with theoretical fundamentals of gas turbine engines and aircraft structures, followed by workshops in gas turbine engines, avionics and electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics and structural repair. Teachers learned about basic equipment requirements for aviation training workshops and safety precautions while improving their individual practical skills. They also studied in a real aircraft environment with approved maintenance documents and related tools.
Assistant Professor Dr. Serdar Dalkilic, Program Director (Anadolu University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics Department of Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance), said, “The aviation market is growing fast, and in addition to demand for new human resources, international and national aviation legislation mandates some recurrent training in certain periods for maintenance staff, flight crew, ground operations staff and related instructors. Thus, training is a continuing need not only for the newcomers to the market, but also for current employees and this need does not seem to be covered by existing training organizations and traditional methods. We are very happy to accomplish this program, which is a significant step towards filling in this gap, with Boeing’s support.”
