Prospective Student

Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Department

The Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Department aims to teach students the technical skills required for the maintenance and repair of aircraft and the aviation industry in general. Within this scope, the program aims to provide education in accordance with the European Union Standards, SHT-147/SHT-66/EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Regulation, and SHT-147/SHT-66/EASA Part-147 Aircraft Maintenance Training Organizations Regulation, as determined by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). Students who successfully graduate from the department are awarded the "Recognized School Certificate" approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Throughout their undergraduate education, students gain practical knowledge and skills in the maintenance and repair of aircraft systems. They learn to comply with international safety and quality standards in aircraft maintenance and repair processes. The program is continuously updated to keep pace with technological developments in the aviation industry, offering students the opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment and learn modern maintenance and repair techniques.

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Frequently Asked Questions (SHY-147 Recognized School Certificate)

  1. What does "SHY-147 Recognized School Status Training Organization" mean?

    It refers to training organizations operating in the field of Aircraft Maintenance under the Ministry of National Education and the Council of Higher Education Law, authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) under the UED-2014/3 directive. Graduates from these schools gain exemption from SHY 66 basic training modules with the Recognized School Graduation Certificate and reduced basic maintenance experience periods.

  2. What is the "SHY-147 Recognized School Status Training Organization Certificate"?

    The SHY-147 Recognized School Status Training Organization Certificate signifies that the training provided by the organization has been inspected and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It means that the education provided by the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Istanbul Gelişim University in Aircraft Maintenance and Repair and Aviation Electrical and Electronics programs meets all quality and standard requirements and has been officially recognized.

  3. Are there other institutions with the SHY-147 Recognized School Status Training Organization Certificate?

    Obtaining the SHY-147 Recognized School Status Training Organization Certificate is not easy, which is why there are very few institutions in our country with this authority. The Civil Aviation Schools with this authority are listed on the SHGM website. For example, our faculty is the only foundation university in higher education providing training in the B2 Avionics category under the SHY-147 Recognized School Authority. The language of instruction is Turkish.

  4. What are the employment opportunities for our graduates?

    Graduates of the Aircraft Maintenance and Repair and Aviation Electrical-Electronics undergraduate programs at the Faculty of Applied Sciences of Istanbul Gelişim University can find employment opportunities in Turkish Airlines, private airline companies, aircraft maintenance organizations, Air Logistics Centers within the Turkish Armed Forces, aircraft maintenance units within the Ministry of Interior and other ministries, and other aviation-related businesses' Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Maintenance Management, and Technical departments.