Aircraft Maintenance

About the study

Aircraft Maintenance is a study programme focused on education in the fields of maintenance organization and implementation of aircraft and aircraft systems maintenance technologies for both civil and military aviation. Students acquire knowledge in: the design and features of aircraft, electrical and mechanical systems and aircraft equipment, organization and technology of aircraft maintenance, aircraft systems and equipment, implementation of occupational safety measures, implementation of safety and quality systems in aircraft maintenance processes in accordance with aviation regulations and standards, working in multicultural environments and leading multicultural teams in aircraft maintenance operations.

Upon completion of the study, students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in aircraft maintenance roles. Graduates are qualified to handle professional tasks related to managing the organization and execution of technological maintenance processes in accordance with aircraft airworthiness control standards.

Professional Competences include:

• Possession of knowledge in aerodynamics and in the manufacturing and maintenance technologies of aircraft structures, aircraft systems, and engines.
• Possession of knowledge in the field of remote data transmission using all types of signal modulation for the control and maintenance of aircraft navigation and communication systems.
• Development of aircraft maintenance programs in accordance with design requirements and aviation regulations.
• Planning of aircraft maintenance tasks according to the requirements of maintenance programs, aiming to minimize the impact on scheduled flights while maintaining safety and cost-efficiency.
• Based on data received from automatic onboard reporting systems, feedback from flight crews, or findings from inspections or tests during aircraft maintenance, analyzing the operational correctness and reliability of the aircraft, its systems, and engines.
• Planning necessary spare parts, materials, tools, and human resources for aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Organizing and managing institutions for the development of aircraft maintenance programs and for the maintenance of aircraft, parts, and engines.
• Applying principles of quality, safety, and cost-efficiency in planning tasks and in organizing and ensuring the quality of aircraft maintenance operations.
• Identifying causes of errors in the aircraft maintenance system caused by unintentional human actions and analyzing these errors to prevent future occurrences.

General Competences include:

• Organizing and leading multicultural teams for aircraft maintenance.
• Communication with partners in English and Croatian, either directly or via electronic media (e.g., analyzing the probability of events based on system monitoring and defined observation events; applying non-destructive testing methods to assess material quality and detect structural flaws).
• Adaptability – the ability to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges in the field of aircraft maintenance (e.g., implementing new technologies and solutions into maintenance programs, drafting engineering orders, and preparing documentation for work and the existing maintenance organization system).
• Constructively and ethically resolving problems within the professional field of work – the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions in a dynamic environment (e.g., analyzing existing design and technological solutions on aircraft and recommending improvements to aircraft construction and maintenance technologies; identifying the causes of errors arising from human factors and proposing solutions to prevent them).
• Technological literacy – understanding and using modern technologies and software tools in aircraft maintenance (e.g., understanding and applying software and hardware solutions in aircraft design and maintenance technologies in line with technological development; using 3D printing technology to produce parts and tools for work).
• Use of IT technologies for monitoring aircraft systems, organizing work, and archiving data based on a paperless office model.