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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aircraft Technology Program?

The Aircraft Technology Program is a two-year associate degree program aimed at training qualified technical personnel who can work in the maintenance, repair, assembly, system control, technical inspection, and production processes of aircraft used in the civil aviation sector. The program provides education in line with a quality approach and service philosophy that meets the expectations of the modern age, ensuring students acquire the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies that comply with national and international standards of the aviation sector.

What are the courses in the Aircraft Technology Program?

The Aircraft Technology Program includes current and application-oriented courses in areas such as aircraft fuselage and engine systems, aircraft electricity and electronics, maintenance and repair practices, aviation safety, materials science, technical drawing, and aviation regulations. For detailed information about course content and curriculum, please visit https://ankarabilim.edu.tr/ucak-teknolojisi-programi.

What career opportunities do graduates of the Aircraft Technology Program have?

The aviation sector is a strategic field that is constantly growing and requires qualified technical personnel. Graduates of the Aircraft Technology Program can find career opportunities in many sectors, primarily in the following areas:

Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organizations: Graduates can work in aircraft maintenance organizations (MRO) authorized by civil aviation authorities, performing maintenance, repair, and inspection processes for aircraft fuselages, engines, mechanical systems, and avionics.

Airline Companies: They can work in the technical maintenance units of airline companies, performing periodic maintenance, fault detection, technical inspection, and maintenance planning processes for aircraft.

Aviation and Defense Industry: Graduates can work in companies that manufacture aircraft and air vehicles, performing assembly, production, quality control, system integration, testing, and technical support tasks.

Airports and Ground Handling Services: They can work in technical service organizations operating at airports, performing apron operations, technical support, equipment maintenance, and aircraft preparation processes.

Production and Quality Control: They can find employment opportunities in production planning, quality assurance, quality control, and technical documentation in companies that produce parts for the aviation sector.

Public Institutions and Military Organizations: Graduates, provided they meet the necessary requirements, can work as technical personnel in public institutions, military maintenance centers, and defense industry organizations.

Research and Development (R&D): They can participate in projects focusing on new aircraft systems, maintenance technologies, and production methods in research centers, universities, and private sector R&D units aimed at developing aviation technologies.

Thanks to the theoretical knowledge and practical training they acquire, program graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities as qualified technical personnel needed in the civil aviation, defense industry, and aviation manufacturing sectors.

Does our department offer internships?

Yes. Our students complete a 30-day summer internship at the end of their second semester.

Which departments can students continue their education in based on their Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) results?

Graduates of the Aircraft Technology Program can continue their education in four-year undergraduate programs if they are successful in the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS). According to the current DGS transfer conditions determined by ÖSYM (Turkish Higher Education Institutions Examination Center), the main undergraduate programs that can be chosen are as follows:

Associate Degree Graduation Area | Undergraduate Programs that can be Chosen
Aircraft Technology | Aircraft Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Electrical and Electronics

Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

Aircraft Fuselage and Engine Maintenance

Aircraft Electrical and Electronics

Pilot Training

Electrical Engineering

Electrical-Electronics Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Energy Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

The undergraduate programs and quotas that can be transferred to may be updated annually in accordance with the DGS Preference Guide published by ÖSYM. Candidates are advised to review the current ÖSYM guide during the preference period.

Is attendance at classes compulsory?

Attendance is mandatory at 70% for theoretical classes and 80% for practical classes.