AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
AVM308	AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide theoretical information about maintenance and management of aircraft, and to discuss applications of workshop and hangar safety within a conceptual framework.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as aircrafts and aircraft maintenance methods, aircraft maintenance activities, classification of aircraft maintenance activities, basic procedures in aircraft maintenance, aircraft maintenance and meteorology, aircraft maintenance applications, aircraft maintenance costs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the concepts related to Aircraft Maintenance And Management.
List the maintenance the aircrafts and maintenance methods of aircrafts.
Explain Basic Procedures in Aircraft Maintenance.
Classify activities related to aircraft maintenance.
Compare Aircraft Maintenance Applications to each other.
Analyze the costs in aircraft maintenance.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	READING	Introduction to maintenance and management of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Basic concepts on the maintenance and management of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Aircrafts and maintenance methods of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	Technical regulations regarding maintenance of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	Activities regarding maintenance of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	Classification of activities regarding maintenance of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	Basic Procedures in Aircraft Maintenance	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	Basic Procedures in Aircraft Maintenance	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	Aircraft maintenance and meteorology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	Aircraft maintenance applications I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	Aircraft maintenance applications II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	Aircraft maintenance costs I	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	Aircraft maintenance costs II	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	General evaluation on the maintenance and management of aircraft	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kinnison, H. (2012), Aviation Maintenance Management, Second Edition, Mc-Graw Hill
Kroes, M. J., & Sterkenburg, R. (2013). Aircraft maintenance & repair. McGraw-Hill Education.
Federal Aviation Administration. Flight Standards Service. (2008). Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: General. Aviation Supplies & Academics Incorporated.
Barrera, D. L. (2022). Aircraft Maintenance Programs. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126