Thanks to the MAA's participation in the TransNetAero project, MAA members can take a series of free professional development courses across Europe.
Free TransNetAero training courses
Course title | Aviation Management |
Date | 1 - 5 September 2014 |
Target audience | Managers, engineers or technicians in research, production, manufacturing, services and management positions |
Objectives | Become a practical expert at managing risks, certification processes, quality processes and manage projects and human resources effectively under an efficient governance structure |
Modules |
Project management, leadership and human resource management Aviation governance and risk management Quality management Certification management 1 Certification management 2 |
Admissions requirements |
Bachelor's degree in management, economics or engineering At least to years of work experience |
Location |
University of St Gallen Dufourstr. 40a 9000 St Gllen Switzerland |
Registration details | Closed |
TransNetAero partner | Swiss Aerospace Cluster |
Course title |
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Date |
20 - 24 October 2014 |
Registration deadline |
19 September 2014 (revised deadline) |
Target audience |
The course is targeted at managers and engineers who are responsible for advising in implementing new design and development tools and processes |
Objectives |
This course aims at giving a qualified and high expertise overview of product design and development tools |
Modules |
Product life cycle management Computer aided engineering (CAE) for composites and light weight construction Crach simulation of composites Visualisation and virtual prototyping Practical training at the High Performance Computing Centre Stuttgard |
Admissions requirements |
The course is open to participants from all technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics) with a bachelor's degree and at least two years of work experience |
Location |
German Aerospace Acedemy Konrad - Zuse - Platz 1 71304 Boblingen Germany |
Registration details |
Closed |
TransNetAero partner |
German Aerospace Academy |
Course title |
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Date |
17 - 22 November 2014 |
Registration deadline | 3 October 2014 (revised deadline) |
Target audience |
The course is intended for technician and/or polymer engineers, with a technical background. No specific pre-existing polymer composite know-how is required, although affinity with the course material and related industry will benefit the learning outcome |
Objectives |
Become a practical expert in: Selection of suitable materials and manufacturing processes for composite applications Relevant aspects for composite applications, in terms of design and performance evaluation Existing and future composite applications in aerospace industry Judging the relevance of composite materials for potentials applications |
Modules |
Composite introduction and mechanics Composite mechanics practical and manufacturing Composite manufacturing practical and design Composite fracture and assembly Composite testing, inspection and case study |
Admission requirements |
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent degree |
Location |
Thermoplastic Composite Research Center Palatijn 15 7521 PN Enschede |
Registration details |
Closed |
TransNetAero partner |
Netherlands Aerospace Group |
Course title |
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Date |
16-20 February 2015 |
Registration deadline | 18 January 2015 |
Target audience |
Managers, engineers and technicians in manufacturing, maintenance, management and deployment roles |
Objectives |
The course aims to bring the participant fully up to date in the latest techniques of measurement and inspection, as applicable to the aerospace industry. How measurements are evaluated, the national and international regulatory and assurance framework for measurements that are in place |
Modules |
Principles of measurement Sensors and signals Optics and ultrasonic measurement and inspection systems Measurement in manufacturing Quality assurance and systems Mechanical metrology |
Admission requirements |
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computing or the physical sciences. HNC/HND with relevant experience will be considered. Please note if you do not have a formal qualification but have the relevant work experience then you may attend but not sit the final exam or participate in the knowledge transfer project. A certificate of attendance will be issued in these circumstances, |
Location |
University of Derby Lonsdale House 18 Charwood Street Derby England DE1 2GU |
Registration details |
Closed |
TransNetAero partner |
Midlands Aerospace Alliance |
Course title |
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Date |
24 - 28 November 2014 |
Registration deadline | 17 October 2014 (revised deadline) |
Target audience |
Engineers and managers in research, production, manufacturing or management positions |
Objectives |
Be innovative by generating new ideas to create the best business solutions and become a practical expert at managing an innovation project and a process of conintious improvement within the company in compliance with and support it's strategy |
Modules |
Industrial performance Industrial diagnosis / global approach Innovation management and technologies Innovation life cycle Management tools for innovation projects |
Admission requirements |
Bachelor's degree in managment or engineering At least two years of work expeerience |
Location |
CESI Boulevard deL'Université Campus de Gavy Océanis, BP152 44603 Saint-Nazaire France |
Registration details |
Closed |
TransNetAero partner |
CESI Nord Ouest |
Course title |
Technology for Earth Observation from Micro-Satellites |
Date |
1 - 5 December 2014 |
Registration deadline | 14 October 2014 (revised deadline) |
Target audience |
Professionals, engineers, operators and technical staff, operationally involved in earth observation missions |
Objectives |
The course aims to provide the necessary bases in remote sensing and space technology for earth observation, required in an operational environment |
Modules |
Introduction to launchers and rocket propulsion Spaceflight dynamics The (μ) satellite and its payload Ground-based systems Introduction to space project management Introduction to space enviroment Remote sensing principles, techniques and applications |
Admission requirements |
The course is open to participants with a bachelor's degree in natural science, engineering or other related fields At least two years work experience |
Location |
Centre Spatial de Liège Liège Science Park Avenue du Pré-Ally 4031 Angleur Liège Belgium |
Registration details |
Closed |
TransNetAero partner |
Centre Spatial de Liège |
TransNetAero
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