aviation training to guarantee a reliable connection to the world

AVIATION TRAINING TO GUARANTEE A RELIABLE CONNECTION TO THE

WORLD

SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE SCIENCESMOI UNIVERSITYMr. Daniel Odido

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY – 7TH DECEMBER 2012

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Presentation Outline

• Introduction• Industry Manpower Needs• Aviation in Moi University• Conclusion

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Introduction

Man must rise above the Earth – to the top of the atmosphere and beyond – for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.

– Socrates

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Defining Aviation

• This is a general term describing the science and technology of flight through air.

• It includes the – design– development– operation– production and – use of aircraft

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Classification of Aviation:

• 2 Types of Aviation:– State based aviation– Civil Aviation

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CivilAviation

Commercial Aviation

High capacity regular public

transport

Low capacity regular public

transport

General Aviation

Charter

Private / Business

Sports Aviation

Aerial Work

Agriculture

Aerial Advertisement

Construction

Photography

Surveying

Observation and patrol

Search and rescue

Aeromedical operators

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Aviation Industry Players:• Airlines• Aerodromes (Airports)• Air Navigation• Meteorological Organisations• Regulatory Organisations• Aircraft Manufacturers• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)• Maintenance Organisations

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Aviation is Growing…

Boeing forecasts that Africa will need 800 new aircraft over the next 20 years

Airbus predicts the continent will require 1050 new aircraft

Embraer estimates requirements at 780

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• Introduction• Industry Manpower Needs• Aviation in Moi University• Conclusion

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• The Personnel??

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• Increase of air traffic leads to increase of aircraft, and subsequent increase in demand for pilots and cabin crew, air traffic controllers and related staff, and aviation management

Professions in Aviation

• Aviation is Multidisciplinary– Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering)– Medicine (Aviation Medicine)– Meteorology (Aviation Meteorology)– Law (Aviation Law)

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The Pilots

• Pilots fly the aircraft• There is a high

demand for Pilots• Africa will require

55,932 pilots and 58,635 and maintenance personnel by 2030

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The Engineers

• Engineers design and maintain aircraft and other equipment

• Technicians are hands-on

• Technicians must be licensed for each aircraft type

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Air Navigation

• Aircraft need to find their way in the sky…

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Air Traffic Control

• ATC separate aircraft in the air and on the ground

• They are vital for a safe aviation system

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Aviation Security

• Vital in the modern aviation system

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Emergency Response

• Safety in aviation is of basic consideration

Regulatory organisations• Aviation is highly regulated• International players

– ICAO– ACI– IATA

• Continental players– AFCAC– AFRAA

• Regional players– CASSOA

• National players– CAA

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Others

• Flight dispatch• Quality management• Cabin crew

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Training in Aviation

• Approved Training Organisation (ATO)• Personnel to be Licensed

– Pilots– Maintenance personnel

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Presentation Outline

• Introduction• Industry Manpower Needs• Aviation in Moi University• Conclusion

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Moi University

• Established 1984 by an Act of Parliament• Organised into University Colleges and

Campuses

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• Several Colleges and Schools (Faculties)– School of Engineering– School of Medicine– School of Law– School of Biological & Physical Sciences– School of Medicine– School of Nursing– School of Dentistry– School of Public Health– School of Human Resource Development– School of Arts & Social Services– School of Education – School of Aerospace Sciences

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Aviation in Moi University

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• Located at Rivatex Campus, Eldoret• Flight Training currently at EIA• Leased part of Eldoret Airstrip from KAA

– Hangar already built

• 3 operational aircraft• Lecturers, Flight Instructors, Technicians

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School of Aerospace Sciences

• Department of Flying Studies• Department of Aerospace Security &

Logistics• Department of Aviation Electronics

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Programmes offered:

• B. Sc – Professional Pilot• B. Sc – Aerospace Security• B. Sc – Aerospace Logistics

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B. Sc – Professional Pilot

• Provides Knowledge and skills for Professional Pilot– B.Sc degree– Private Pilot License (PPL)– Commercial Pilot License (CPL)– Instrument Rating (IR)

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Professional Pilot…

• Admission requirements:– KCSE:

• B Plain at KCSE• B in Mathematics, Physics & English• C+ in Geography / Chemistry• Meet KCAA Medical Certificate (2nd Class) for Pilots

– KACE 2 Principal passes

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B. Sc – Aerospace Security

• Provides education in aviation security and laws, safety, crime detection and elements of forensic science.

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Aerospace Security…

• Admission requirements:– KCSE:

• C+ at KCSE• C+ in Mathematics, Physics & English• C+ in Geography / Chemistry• Meet KCAA Medical Certificate (2nd Class) for Pilots

– KACE • 2 Principal passes• Credit in English at O Level

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B. Sc – Aerospace Logistics

• Provides education in aviation logistics with focus on purchasing, safety, management. Includes elements of maintenance management

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Aerospace Logistics…

• Admission requirements:– KCSE:

• C+ at KCSE• C+ in Mathematics, Physics & English• C+ in Geography / Chemistry• Meet KCAA Medical Certificate (2nd Class) for Pilots

– KACE • 2 Principal passes• Credit in English at O Level

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School of Business & Economics

• Civil Aviation Management• Executive MBA (in conjunction with EASA)

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Non-degree Courses

• Private Pilot License• Commercial Pilot License• Multi Engine / Instrument Rating

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Presentation Outline

• Introduction• Industry Manpower Needs• Aviation in Moi University• Conclusion

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Conclusion

• There are several professions in the Aviation Industry

• Aviation in the Economy– Civil Aviation– State / Military Aviation– Tourism Industry– Aviation for Leisure– ….

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Aviation for leisure...

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