In alignment with the requirements of the Defense and Aerospace sector, practical training on Airworthiness Certification processes is provided to aviation industry professionals, with the objective of enhancing their expertise in the field.
In-person training methods will be prioritized, utilizing tools such as projectors, whiteboards, and, where applicable, MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel) aligned with course requirements.
This training program is intended for companies and institutions involved in design and manufacturing within the Defense and Aerospace ecosystem, as well as integrator and subcontractor firms aiming to operate within the aviation sector. The program is aimed at professionals including managers in aviation companies, personnel engaged in airworthiness activities, designers, systems engineers, system safety engineers, project engineers, quality engineers, compliance verification engineers, and individuals holding similar positions.
The training programs are designed and implemented with the support of industry professionals. Within this framework, the Expert Advisory Board defines the vision for the Airworthiness School and regularly provides insights on the training content.
The "Expert Advisory Board (EAB)" within the Airworthiness School provides recommendations and guidance on the following topics:
The "Coordinators" within the Airworthiness School operate in line with the needs of the defense industry and are responsible for:
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Müjdat Aslan
Yusuf Cansu Baran
Yılmaz Koç
Erkan Akay
Bilal Demir
Burcu Kalyoncu
This course will explore the critical aspects of aircraft cabin design and safety compliance, and provide an in-depth understanding of the key principles underlying cabin interior design, with a focus on the integration of safety and functional considerations.
This course will explore the critical aspects of aircraft cabin design and safety compliance, providing an in-depth understanding of the key principles underlying cabin interior design, with a focus on integrating safety and functional considerations. The course includes case studies from the Turkish DGCA, FAA, and EASA to illustrate these concepts, offering participants real-life examples from the aviation industry. Additionally, best practices in cabin safety design will be presented.
Part of the training will be given in the classroom and through presentations, stills and videos
A bachelor's degree in Engineering
General aviation knowledge mainly based on transport category aircrafts
EASA and FAA Specifications and Related Guidance Material
This course aims to familiarize participants with the physiological effects of flying on the human body and their impact on various aircraft systems from an "engineering perspective".
Aircraft and related systems must be designed and optimized by considering the physical and cognitive characteristics of the people who will fly or travel in the aircraft. This course aims to familiarize participants with the physiological effects of flying on the human body and their impact on various aircraft systems from an "engineering perspective".
The training will be given in the classroom and through videos and presentations.
Basic aviation knowledge.
In this course, the types of aircraft environmental control and life support systems will be explained in detail and their differences in military and civilian platforms will be emphasized.
In this course, the types of aircraft environmental control and life support systems will be explained in detail and their differences in military and civilian platforms will be emphasized. At the same time, the most critical civil and military certification items will be presented, as well as aircraft accident investigations related to these systems.
The training will be given in the classroom and through videos and presentations.
Basic aviation knowledge.
This training provides participants with the foundational knowledge of practical avionic design and certification, in addition to facilitating an understanding of the concepts of Avionics System Engineering and the functions of each piece of equipment within the architecture.
To acquire basic knowledge in practical design and certification; Understand the concepts of Avionics System Engineering and comprehend the functions of each equipment in the architecture.
The avionics industry is a challenging and rapidly changing sector. Avionics architecture is complex and encompasses a vast amount of knowledge; simply learning the acronyms alone requires significant effort. To simplify avionics education, it is necessary to understand the role and capacities of each equipment in the architecture, the relationships between each equipment, and to comprehend every piece of air data provided by the equipment. The mentioned skills can be acquired through this interactive and comprehensible training. By providing examples from real experiences and simulations of real scenarios, you will see that extensive knowledge about avionic systems can be interpreted practically and that avionics education is not as complex as you might have anticipated.
Part of the training will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
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This course aims to improve the knowledge level of Systems Engineering implementation in product development projects. Product Development Process, Requirements Management, Verification & Validation activities are discussed.
This course aims to improve the knowledge level of Systems Engineering implementation in product development projects. Product Development Process, Requirements Management, Verification & Validation activities are discussed within the scope of this course. This course provides detailed information about standards and handbooks that are used for Systems Engineering activities.
Training will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
Basic Aviation Knowledge
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This course will introduce fundamentals of flight in the scope of practical applications and define types of fixed wing air platform flight control systems with their advantages and disadvantages.
This course will introduce fundamentals of flight in the scope of practical applications. It will also define and detailly explain types of fixed wing air platform flight control systems and emphasize on the advantages and disadvantages of these among each other. In the meantime, participants will be able to observe the flight control systems in the aspects of interfacing disciplines, being aerodynamics, flight sciences, human factors, redundancy management, avionics and mechanical design. Also, a brief explanation on the most critical civil and military certification requirements will be given. Additionally, two flight control system related accidents will be investigated.
This course will provide an introductory view of aircraft flight control systems. Participants will be able to define the boundaries of this interdisciplinary area and decide on their future destination of specialization if they tend to study flight control systems thoroughly.
Training will be given in the classroom and through presentation and videos. In the practical session, redundancy concept will be studied on simple examples.
No specific prerequisites.
This training aims to provide information on the airworthiness certification process and teach the regulatory framework and rules related to airworthiness certification.
To provide knowledge on airworthiness certification process, teaching airworthiness certification legislation structure and regulatory rules, organizational needs and responsibilities, raising awareness on the basic principles and terminology of airworthiness certification processes, legislation structure and regulatory rules.
The topics to be covered include general airworthiness regulations, implementation principles, the structure of PART-21 regulations, the practical implications and application of regulations in the real world, and airworthiness processes.
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. To support presentations fictional and real-life examples will be presented.
None
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Participants raised awereness on the following topics:
Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012)
This course is prepared to provide information about the Airworthiness Certification Process and the Design Organisation Approval Process under PART-21 Subpart J.
This course is prepared to provide information about the Airworthiness Certification Process and the Design Organisation Approval Process under PART-21 Subpart J, to outline the requirements, rules, organizational requirements, and responsibilities to obtain Design Organisation Approval. It provides a essential overview regarding the legislative structure of Subpart J and the fundamental principles and terms of regulatory rules to create awareness.
The topics to be addressed include the rules of PART-21 Subpart J, implementation principles, the process to obtain Production Organisation Approval, and current examples of this process.
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. To support presentations fictional and real-life examples will be presented.
None
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012)
This course is prepared to provide information about the Airworthiness Certification Process and the Production Organisation Approval Process under PART-21 Subpart G.
This course is prepared to provide information about the Airworthiness Certification Process and the Production Organisation Approval Process under PART-21 Subpart G, to outline the requirements, rules, organizational requirements, and responsibilities to obtain Production Organisation Approval. It provides a essential overview regarding the legislative structure of Subpart G and the fundamental principles and terms of regulatory rules to create awareness.
The topics to be addressed include the rules of PART-21 Subpart G, implementation principles, the process to obtain Production Organisation Approval, and current examples of this process.
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. To support presentations fictional and real-life examples will be presented.
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By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Participants raised awereness on the following topics:
Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012)
This training aims to provide answers to questions about panel processes in TC/STC certifications, including panel organization, roles and responsibilities, and working principles.
This training aims to provide answers to questions such as what a panel is on the path to obtaining TC (Type Certificate) or STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) certifications, how to create a panel organization, the roles and responsibilities within the panel, the types of work carried out in panels, and the principles that should be followed during panel activities. It also seeks to provide information about the process and raise awareness.
During the training, topics such as the TC/STC Process, Compliance Methods, Compliance Documents, Project Certification Organization, Panel Organization, Roles and Responsibilities, Panel Meetings, and Management of Panel Activities are covered.
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. To support presentations fictional and real-life examples will be presented.
PART-21 Training and/or DOA Training is preferred but not mandatory.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Participants raised awereness on the following topics:
Easy Access Rules for Airworthiness and Environmental Certification (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012)
This course provides an essential overview of the relationship between safety and airborne electronic hardware, and the specific guidelines for hardware planning, design, and support processes, as described in the standard DO-254.
This course provides an essential overview of the relationship between safety and airborne electronic hardware, and the specific guidelines for hardware planning, design, and support processes, as described in the standard DO-254. Topics to be discussed include the hardware life cycle, requirements capture, conceptual and detailed design, implementation, and the transition to production. Integral processes such as validation, verification, configuration management, and process assurance are also key focal points, alongside strategies for effective certification liaison. This comprehensive training will highlight common execution errors within DO-254 processes, equipping participants with the foresight to identify and mitigate potential mistakes, ensuring a robust approach to hardware design and certification in line with airworthiness standards.
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. To support presentations fictional and real-life examples will be presented.
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RTCA DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware, April 19, 2000.
This course offers an in-depth presentation on the RTCA DO-178C standard, the cornerstone of airworthiness certification for aviation software systems.
This course offers an in-depth presentation on the RTCA DO-178C standard, the cornerstone of airworthiness certification for aviation software systems. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of airworthiness certification, appreciate the relationship between safety and software, and get a closer look at the software development lifecycle stages as prescribed by DO-178C. The curriculum covers the planning, development, and integral processes essential for software in the aviation industry, including requirements, design, coding, integration, verification, configuration management, quality assurance, and certification liaison processes. The course highlights common pitfalls encountered during the implementation of DO-178C, providing attendees with the foresight to avoid them, while arming them with best practices gained from real life projects. Aimed at professionals in the field of aerospace software engineering, this course equips participants with the knowledge to ensure safety-critical software meets the rigorous standards of compliance and functionality.
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. To support presentations fictional and real-life examples will be presented.
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RTCA DO-178C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, December 13, 2011.
This course provides fundamental knowledge about EASA's Airworthiness Management, covering Part-M and Part CAMO requirements, maintenance processes, and critical airworthiness procedures.
The aim of this training is to provide participants with fundamental knowledge about EASA's Airworthiness Management. The training covers the requirements of Part-M and Part CAMO, maintenance processes, management organization, and the critical processes necessary to ensure airworthiness. Participants will gain knowledge on important topics such as Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) and Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), enabling them to effectively apply what they have learned in their aviation industry practices.
The training will be conducted through theoretical lectures and active participation from participants. Discussions based on real cases will facilitate a practical understanding of Part-M requirements.
Anyone working in the aviation field.
EASA Official Website
This course provides fundamental knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations according to EASA Part-145, covering maintenance organization requirements, facility conditions, and quality systems.
To provide participants with fundamental knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations in accordance with EASA Part-145. This training aims to equip participants with an understanding of Part-145 requirements, facility and personnel conditions, maintenance data management, incident reporting, quality systems, and the Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE).
The training will be conducted through theoretical lectures and active participation from participants. Discussions based on real cases will facilitate a practical understanding of Part-145 requirements.
Anyone working in the aviation field.
EASA Official Website
This comprehensive course covers Human Factors principles in flight deck design, focusing on both cognitive and physical aspects of human-system integration, certification specifications, and practical applications in aviation.
Human Factors is a scientific discipline that utilizes theories, principles, data, and methodologies to enhance the design process, aiming to optimize both human cognitive and physical attributes and overall system performance. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of the key principles of Human Factors in flight deck design and expose the critical aspects of air vehicle cockpit and pilot-vehicle interface design, with a focus on the integration of Human Factors Certification specifications.
At the conclusion of this comprehensive course program, participants will acquire a clear understanding of Human Factors principles in design and able to recognize and manage human factors that may lead to errors. This course entails comprehending how design would impact user interaction and system efficiency in terms of workload, situational awareness, and human error.
The course also provides how to address Human Factors implications when demonstrating compliance in Certification Program. Participants will become familiar with the regulations and guidance materials of Human Factors in flight deck design and certification compliance methods including Task Analysis, Workload Analysis, Situation Awareness Analysis, and Human Error Analysis.
The training will be given in the classroom through presentations and practical studies and examples will be given.
Basic Aviation Knowledge
This course covers critical aspects of aircraft hydromechanical systems including flight controls, hydraulic power, and landing gear systems, focusing on system functions, architecture, and airworthiness specifications.
An aircraft hydromechanical system is a control system that integrates hydraulic and mechanical components to manage essential aircraft functions. It generally comprises hydraulic actuators, pumps, valves, and mechanical linkages, all working together to operate systems like flight control system, landing gear, brakes and other essential operations.
This course covers the critical aspects of hydromechanical systems including aerospace flight control, hydraulic power and landing gear and their components. The course helps to define system functions, system architecture, airframe integration and system equipment. Practical examples and actual systems are presented and discussed throughout the class. It involves evaluation of systems and components for compliance with design and performance standards and with airworthiness specifications.
The course will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
This comprehensive course introduces Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), covering key elements such as logistics support analysis, maintenance planning, and lifecycle management, along with reliability, availability, maintainability, and testability concepts.
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with a comprehensive introduction to Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), teaching how to provide effective and efficient support throughout the lifecycle of complex products. The course covers key ILS elements such as logistics support analysis, maintenance planning, material support and lifecycle management, as well as critical concepts such as reliability, availability, maintainability and testability (RAM-T).
The training will be given in the classroom and through presentation files. In the practical application, the following studies will be carried out:
There are no prerequisites.
This course covers the principles of EWIS in aeronautical design, certification, training, operations, and maintenance, focusing on ensuring safe activities in engineering and maintenance while addressing wiring interconnection systems challenges.
The term 'EWIS' refers to the principles which apply to aeronautical design, certification, training, operations and maintenance whilst seeking to ensure safe activities in engineering, maintenance, documentation and to expose possible problems of wiring interconnection systems on new and old aircraft types.
In order to reduce the impact of EWIS, it is highly important to ensure that all the processes involved in the maintenance of aeronautical products are analyzed and any procedural requirements are adhered to at all times.
Many investigations of accidents/incidents in aviation have revealed EWIS to be an important element in the chain of unfortunate events.
The Training will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
SAE AS50881
This course introduces core concepts of aircraft flight performance, covering various phases of flight, airspeed definitions, and basic principles of flight dynamics, providing a comprehensive understanding of mission profiles and aircraft performance.
This course defines aircraft flight performance, introducing the core concepts and phases of flight, various airspeed definitions, and the basic principles underpinning flight dynamics. All stages of flight, including level flight performance, takeoff, landing, and the climb-descent will be identified. By the end of the training, participants will have recognized a general understanding of mission profiles and aircraft performance as well as maneuvering flight, and the critical aspects of flight performance.
Training will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
Basic Aviation Knowledge
Aircraft Performance and Design, John D. Anderson, Jr
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of flight testing in aerospace product development, covering test planning, safety considerations, execution, and reporting processes.
This introductory course is defined to provide a foundational understanding that flight testing plays in aerospace product development. Participants will learn why flight testing is integral to the success of any aviation project and how it is meticulously planned and executed. The course describes the various priorities and considerations that drive the flight testing process, from the initial stages of test planning to the essentials of safety and risk management. Participants will also become familiar with the practical aspects of conducting flight tests and the importance of thorough reporting.
Training will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
Basic Aviation Knowledge
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This course focuses on the safe integration of stores into air vehicle systems, covering airworthiness criteria and certification processes with practical examples from integration projects.
The target is to emphasize critical issues in order to achieve the integration task of stores to an air vehicle system in a safe manner. The course covers airworthiness criteria and certification processes with practical examples, including:
The lecture is held in a classroom with related presentations and practical applications. A Stores Integration System Certification Plan draft is prepared as part of a model project.
Bachelor's degree holders working in design or production organizations, regulatory agencies, government agencies, or military agencies as Certification Engineers, Airworthiness Specialists, Design Engineers, Systems Engineers, Test Engineers, or Compliance Verification Engineers (CVE).
Military Avionics Systems, I. Moir and A. Seabridge, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
This course focuses on designing ergonomic and user-friendly cockpits, addressing human factors and ensuring airworthiness compliance through practical and theoretical approaches.
The cockpit is a crucial factor for aircraft safety. This course highlights how to prevent human errors through better cockpit designs that are user-friendly, ergonomic, and safe. It also explores airworthiness specifications and compliance with human factors requirements.
The training will be held in a classroom environment with presentations and enriched with practical examples and studies.
Working in the aviation sector or having basic aviation knowledge.
No proposed sources. Examples and materials will be provided during the training.
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the SAE ARP4754A standard, covering systems engineering, airworthiness certification, safety assessments, and the V-Diagram for aviation system development.
This course offers a deep dive into the SAE ARP4754A standard, essential for aerospace systems development. It covers systems engineering, airworthiness certification, and safety assessment, alongside the principles of the V-Diagram and DAL assignment.
The training will be conducted in a classroom setting using presentations.
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SAE-ARP-4754A Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems
This course covers advanced safety assessment methodologies for aircraft systems, including Functional Hazard Assessment, Fault Tree Analysis, and Common Mode Analysis, based on SAE ARP 4761 guidelines.
This course focuses on safety assessment methodologies, addressing the design, reliability, and certification of aircraft systems. Participants will explore advanced tools and techniques for evaluating increasingly complex aircraft systems.
The training will be conducted in a classroom setting through detailed presentations.
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SAE-ARP-4761 Guidelines and Methods For Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment
This course focuses on RTCA DO-330, covering the development and qualification of software tools used in airborne software development and verification, emphasizing tool qualification processes and TQL determination.
This course offers an in-depth presentation on the RTCA DO-330, used for developing and qualifying tools utilized in airborne software development and verification. Participants will gain an understanding of tool definitions, functions, and life cycle stages, covering requirements, design, coding, verification, and more.
The training will be conducted in a classroom setting through presentations. Both fictional and real-life examples will be included to enhance understanding.
RTCA DO-178C training.
RTCA DO-330 Software Tool Qualification Considerations, December 13, 2011.
This course focuses on techniques for designing fault-tolerant software, enabling participants to learn methods for fault detection, isolation, and recovery while ensuring system reliability.
Fault Tolerant Software is designed for detecting, isolating, and recovering from faults to maintain its intended functionality and prevent system failures. This course provides detailed information on fault tolerance techniques and their applications.
The training will be conducted in the classroom through presentations. Both fictional and real-life examples will be used to enhance understanding.
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This course provides in-depth knowledge on preparing safety-critical aviation software requirements using the "Extended Four Variable Model," transitioning from system-level to high-level software requirements.
This course aims to provide detailed information on preparing requirements, the most fundamental element of development in safety-critical aviation software, using the "Extended Four Variable Model" based on the "Parnas-Madey: Four Variable Model" from the system level to the preparation of high-level software requirements, and to work on a sample scenario.
The training will be conducted in the classroom through presentations. Both fictional and real-life examples will be used to enhance understanding.
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This intensive course provides in-depth knowledge of reliability engineering and failure mode analysis with hands-on practices to predict and enhance product/process reliability and quality.
This intensive three-day course on Applied Reliability and FMECA is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and application of reliability engineering and failure mode analysis. Participants will gain hands-on experience and knowledge to effectively predict and enhance the reliability of products and processes from the development phase through to implementation.
Part of the training will be given in the classroom and through presentations. In the practical session, the following studies will be carried out using MS Office Excel.
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This course provides detailed knowledge of aircraft hydromechanical systems, including flight control systems, hydraulic power systems, and landing gear systems, with emphasis on design, sizing, integration, and airworthiness compliance.
An aircraft hydromechanical system integrates hydraulic and mechanical components to manage essential functions such as flight control, landing gear, and brakes. This course covers system functions, architecture, sizing, integration, and airworthiness compliance.
The course will be given in the classroom and through presentations.
Savunma Sanayi Akademi
Üniversiteler Mahallesi ODTÜ TEKNOKENT, 06800, Çankaya/Ankara/Türkiye
+90 312 424 19 62
akademi@ssb.gov.tr
