Program Objectives

The aim of the Associate Degree Program in Aircraft Technology at Istanbul Kültür University is to train qualified technical personnel who have acquired the necessary professional competencies in response to the diverse needs of the aviation sector, particularly in aircraft maintenance and repair, in line with scientific and technological developments. The curriculum is designed to meet the current needs of the industry and is continuously updated within the framework set by the Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü (SHGM), which is the competent authority in the field of aviation.

In the two-year education plan, students initially take general courses such as Atatürk İlkeleri ve İnklap Tarihi and Türkçe, along with Aviation English courses, given the international nature of the aviation sector. This is followed by fundamental technical courses in Mathematics and Physics to develop analytical skills and the ability to comprehend technical subjects. The core focus of the education is on aircraft maintenance and repair process courses, which are planned in accordance with the Modular system determined by the Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü (SHGM).

The course contents cover technical modules such as Electrical Fundamentals, Electronic Fundamentals, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Materials and Equipment, Digital and Electronic Systems, Gas Turbine Engines, Turbine Aircraft Structures and Systems, and Propeller Systems. Additionally, subjects like Civil Aviation Law and Human Factors are included to ensure students are well-versed in relevant areas. Moreover, Selective Area (SA) courses are offered to enable students to broaden their perspectives and keep up with the current technical and planning agendas within the aviation sector.

Overall, the Aircraft Technology Program aims to produce technical personnel who have developed their core competencies, possess specialized knowledge in their field, keep themselves updated with current trends, and can easily adapt to the needs of various departments within the aviation industry, particularly in the field of maintenance and repair.

Establishment

Istanbul Kültür University Vocational School Aircraft Technology Program started its education in the 2013-2014 academic year.

Qualification Awarded

Associate degree, Students who, providing a GPA of at least 2.00 complete 120 ECTS and complete 40 working days of internship can graduate.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Mode of Education

Full time

Admission and Registration Requirements

Into the Aircraft Technology program through the Central Placement Exam held by ÖSYM. 71 students are accepted. In the Central Placement, candidates apply to the Aircraft Technology program based on their TYT scores, preferences regarding higher education programs and the quotas and quotas of these programs. It is placed by ÖSYM, taking into account the conditions. Registration of students placed in the Aircraft Technology program is carried out by the Student Affairs Department within the framework of the calendar determined by ÖSYM.

Fellowships and Discount in Tuition Fee

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Tuition Fee

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Double Major–Minor Programs

Students of the Aircraft Technology program have the opportunity to double major with other associate degree programs. Aircraft Technology program students can double major in the following programs.   Alternative Energy Sources   E-Commerce and Marketing   Electronic Technology   optician   Child Development   Air Conditioning and Cooling Technology   Construction Technology   Radio and Television Technology   Computer programming   Flight Operations Management   Banking and Insurance   Office Management and Executive Assistant Program   Foreign trade   Graphic design   Public Relations and Promotion   Air Logistics   Business Administration   Logistics   Fashion design   Management of Health Institutions   Civil Air Transport Management   Civil Aviation Cabin Services   Medical Documentation and Secretariat   Tourism and hotel Management

Internship

Each student has to fulfil his mandatory internship within the scope of 8  ECTC credit Industry Based Training. Students of  Aircraft electronic coplete their internships in established corporations.

Grading Scheme

You can find the relevant legislation including the measurement and evaluation requirements of the program here.

Graduation Requirements

Each student enrolled in the programme gains right to graduate with a minimum of ECTC credit and a minimum 2.00/4.00 GNO (General Average Score)
 

International Cooperations

Through the university Erasmus office, the successful students of Erasmus student mobility and the mobility of Erasmus student internship programs are provided with the opportunity to travel abroad.

Partner Universities

Occupational Profiles Of Graduates

Graduates of Aircraft Technology programme offer  the title of " Aircraft Maitenance Technician." They can find chances of employment in a vast area including production management, maintaneance, repair and control of aerospace related technical appliances.

Access to Further Studies

Our graduates can choose the following undergraduate programs with the Dikey Geçiş Sınavı (DGS) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING   ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING   ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING   ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING   ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING   ENERGY MANAGEMENT   AVIATION ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS   AERONAUTICS AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING   MECHANICAL ENGINEERING   AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING   AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR   AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS   AIRCRAFT BODY AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE   AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING   AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

Departmental Facilities

Classes in Aircraft technology programme involve project and homework applications and are thought by faculty members who have significant experience in the industry. 

Program Activities

For students of Aircraft Technology Programme, many programme activities have been done;
1. To visit to industrial regions
2. To monitor seminars/conferences about aviation
3. To monitor and control the activities of Internship

Contact Information

Program Chair: Lecturer Tuncay DİL
Phone: 90 (212) 498 49 73

e-mail: t.dil@iku.edu.tr

Program advisor 1.class: Lecturer Gizem Yavuz Doğan 


e-mail: g.yavuz@iku.edu.tr

Program advisorı 2.class: Lecturer Tuncay DİL 

Tel     : 90 (212) 498 49 73

e-mail: t.dil@iku.edu.tr

Fax     :90 (212) 561 33 28
E-Mail :myo@iku.edu.tr
Adres  :İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi, Meslek Yüksekokulu, İncirli Yerleşkesi, Yolbaşı S., 34147 Bakırköy/İstanbul.