Uçak Bakım ve Onarım Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

The objective of the Aircraft Maintenance and Repair program is to educate students on the maintenance, repair, and general technical skills required in the aviation industry. This program aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to ensure the airworthiness of aircraft and their components. In the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department, the program is designed to comply with the standards set by the European Union, and regulations such as SHT-147/SHT-66/EASA Part-66 for Aircraft Maintenance Personnel and SHT-147/SHT-66/EASA Part-147 for Aircraft Maintenance Training Organizations, as stipulated by the Higher Education Council (YÖK).

Furthermore, the objectives of the program generally include:

• Developing technical skills in aircraft maintenance and repair: Students gain practical knowledge and skills in the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems. They receive in-depth training in areas such as engines, avionics systems, structural components, and other important aircraft systems.
• Compliance with airworthiness and quality standards: Students learn about compliance with international safety and quality standards in aircraft maintenance and repair processes. This is critically important for ensuring the safety of aircraft and maintaining high-quality standards in the aviation industry.
• Adaptation to technological innovations: Programs are continually updated to adapt to technological advancements in the aviation industry. Students are provided with opportunities to learn about and utilize state-of-the-art equipment and modern maintenance and repair techniques.
• Professional development and job opportunities: Aircraft maintenance and repair programs prepare students for various career opportunities in the aviation industry. This includes roles such as aircraft maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, or maintenance and repair manager in airline companies.

• The courses included in the department's curriculum are conducted in faculty classrooms and practice laboratories affiliated with the department.( In this context, practical training is provided in the Aircraft Structural/Mechanical Workshop, Aircraft Electrical/Avionics Workshop, Aircraft Engine Workshop I, Aircraft Engine Workshop II, Aircraft Systems Workshop I, Aircraft Systems Workshop II, Aircraft Cabin Training Mockup Workshop, and practical training is provided at Melike Kuvvet Aircraft Hangar).

• Defines fundamental concepts related to aviation standards and regulations.
• Organizes teamwork in collecting, interpreting, announcing, and implementing data relevant to the field.
• Selects current documents, modern techniques, and tools required for maintenance practices.
• Utilizes maintenance manuals and other sources of information in professional life to acquire knowledge related to the field.
• Determines the currency of all technical and administrative documents related to the field.
• Applies theoretical and applied knowledge related to the field using analytical methods and modeling techniques in professional life.
• Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at the level required by the field.
• Interprets documents such as sketches, diagrams, and graphs that define the subject.
• Develops solutions for encountered and unforeseen problems in practice.
• Identifies learning needs related to the field.
• Utilizes lifelong learning principles in professional development.
• Effectively applies technical drawing knowledge in professional life.
• Informs relevant individuals and institutions about thoughts and problem-solving proposals in writing and orally regarding issues related to the field.
• Discusses thoughts and problem-solving proposals with experts supported by quantitative and qualitative data.
• Participates in international-level training related to the field.
• Organizes activities for the professional development of subordinates under their responsibility.
• Utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate education in professional life.
• Implements the necessary behavioral culture in quality management and processes, environmental protection, and occupational safety to the team they work with.
• Instills safety factor awareness in themselves and their team.

They work in various airlines, Turkish Air Force bases, general aviation companies, defense industry, and other businesses operating in the aviation field to perform line maintenance operations within the scope of operator for THY Technic, Onur Air Technic, MyTechnic, and other main base maintenance organizations, as well as Aircraft Maintenance Organizations and Aviation Maintenance Centers, both civil and military aviation.

The assessment and evaluation method applied for each course are detailed in the "Course Introduction and Application Information". However, Examinations, Measurement and evaluation, and graduation conditions are primarily organized/carried out in accordance with the procedures and principles specified in Istanbul Gelisim University Associate and Undergraduate Education-Teaching and Examination Regulation. In this regard, the exams that program students will participate in/are likely to participate in include midterm exams, end-of-semester/year exams, makeup exams, single-course exams, and make-up exams.

The grading scale is implemented as specified in the Istanbul Gelisim University Associate and Undergraduate Education-Teaching and Examination Regulation. The student must pass all courses in the program and must not have an FF or D grade. In this program, the student must obtain a minimum of 240 ECTS credits and a general grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.

Measurement and evaluation are conducted according to the criteria specified under the Fourth Section of the Istanbul Gelisim University Associate and Undergraduate Education-Teaching and Examination Regulation:

Grades, Examinations, and Academic Standing Grades

ARTICLE 22 - (1) For each course taken by students, one of the following letter grades is awarded by the instructor as the end-of-term course grade: a) Grades shown on the grade breakdown document out of 100: Grade

Coefficient              Equivalent Grade      Point

AA                              4.00                      90–100

BA                              3.50                       85–89

BB                              3.00                       75–84

CB                              2.50                       65–74

CC                              2.00                       60–64

DC                              1.50                       50–59

DD                              1.00                       45–49

FD                              0.50                       40–44

FF                               0.00                       00–39

b) Grades not contributing to the average are as follows:

1. G (Pass) grade; awarded to students who are successful in non-credit courses in the curriculum.
2. K (Fail) grade; given to students who fail in non-credit courses in the curriculum.
3. D (Absent) grade; given to students who fail to attend or fulfill obligations related to course practices. The D grade is treated similarly to the FF grade in grade point average calculation.

(2) When converting ECTS grades to University grades, the following table is used:

a) ECTS Grade           Istanbul Gelisim University Grade

A                                            AA

B                                            BA

C                                            CB

D                                            DC

E                                            DD

FX                                          FD

F                                             FF

In order to ensure the quality of higher education programs:

• YÖK (Council of Higher Education) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education, teaching, and other activities carried out at higher education institutions.

• "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" belonging to higher education institutions are published annually in accordance with the criteria determined by YÖK. Reports containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations directed towards higher education institutions are shared with the public by YÖK based on these reports.

• "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative, and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations made for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Establishment and Approval of Educational Programs: 1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions. 1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to the students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK in these matters. 1.3. After the curriculum of National Core Education Programs is accepted by the relevant Council of Deans, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK.
2. Measurement-Evaluation: How the measurement and evaluation of learning outcomes to be gained by students in each undergraduate program will be carried out is determined in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK.

Quality assurance related to faculty departments is regulated by the relevant directive prepared by the Quality Coordination Unit. The relevant directive is shared with the public via the following link:

• https://kalite.gelisim.edu.tr/en/administrative-homepage
• https://resim.gelisim.edu.tr/YONETMELIK_YONERGE/kaliteguvenceyonergesi_07_09_2022.pdf

Additionally, as of 2020, following the audits conducted by the German accreditation agency AQAS, the department has been accredited. The relevant accreditation certificate is shared with the public via the following link on the department's website:

• https://resim.gelisim.edu.tr/AKREDITASYON_SERTIFIKALARI/UYGULAMALI%20B%C4%B0L%C4%B0MLER%20FAK%C3%9CLTES%C4%B0/U%C3%87AK%20BAKIM%20VE%20ONARIM-21-(L%C4%B0SANS)/aqas(agencyforqualityassurance)_358_19_02_2018.pdf

Central Placement

Students are placed in associate and undergraduate programs through a centralized exam system in accordance with the regulations set by the Council of Higher Education. Graduates from secondary education institutions are placed in programs based on their scores in the central exam.

Following the YGS (Transition to Higher Education Exam) and LYS (Undergraduate Placement Exam) administered by OSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center), students who select any program from Istanbul Gelisim University's Vocational School or from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Faculty of Architecture and Engineering, Faculty of Applied Sciences, or Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and are placed accordingly, gain the right to register at our school.

Additional Quota

After the central placement conducted by OSYM, candidates who have not been placed in any higher education institution announced by OSYM, except for programs without quotas at the Open Education Faculty (AOF), and wish to apply to our university must choose Istanbul Gelisim University during the application period announced by OSYM. Students placed by OSYM gain the right to register at our university.

Horizontal Transfer

Our university accepts students through horizontal transfer within the quota in accordance with the "Regulation on Transition Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Transfer of Credits Between Institutions". However, for the privileges obtained through the "RECOGNIZED SCHOOL" certification to be valid, students are required to transfer from a school/department with equivalent "RECOGNIZED SCHOOL" certification. In horizontal transfers from departments that do not meet this condition, the rights of the "RECOGNIZED SCHOOL" privileges cannot be granted to graduates.

Additionally, the following items are defined as general admission requirements:

• High school diploma

• Being placed through National Student Selection and Placement Exams

• For foreign students, having applied directly to the university and being placed; evaluated by the University within the framework of national and institutional regulations publicly stated on the university's website

• Having no health problems that would prevent the performance of the profession and/or duties given in the profession

• Obtaining a health board report (committee report) from a fully-equipped hospital within the last 6 months. • The report should indicate hearing loss/deficiency, visual impairment/deficiency, etc.

• The report should state "There is no health problem that would prevent the performance of the profession and/or duties given in the profession."

• The report must be signed by at least 5 doctors from different departments, including the Chief Physician.

• Those with a bachelor's degree may pursue master's programs and, upon meeting the relevant requirements, may be admitted to doctoral programs and programs for competency in arts and sciences with their bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's students have the right to participate in double major programs offered by their higher education institutions. Students enrolled in double major programs can take courses simultaneously from two diploma programs and, upon successful completion, can receive two separate bachelor's degrees.
• Additionally, students who succeed in module courses and task exams obtain the SHT-147 Recognized School Certificate.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on Transition Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor's Education

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board

The competence is continuously valid.