Internet Based Training System For Preparing Professionals In Aviation Maintenance

This paper presents a new integrated media on-line training system designed to train aviation maintenance professionals. The rationale for this NSF sponsored project is to enable aviation maintenance instructors and learners derive maximum benefits from state-of-art computer technologies through the creation of a groundbreaking, proactive learning tool for this profession. Three modules addressing landing gear operation, turbine engine and aircraft stability comprises the aviation maintenance training on line system. We believe that this new learning system will address the needs of the aviation industry worldwide, and enable a shorter cycle time in training aircraft maintenance technicians thereby reducing overall training costs for the industry as a whole. Although our system is primarily designed to prepare professionals, it may also be used to advertise general engineering or aeronautical engineering as a career choice for middle and high school students. As more and more young people become computer literate early on in their lives, integrated media tools will be highly beneficial in attracting talented students to explore the field of aviation science and technology.