Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Fundamentals

Program Overview

This 3-day program provides a comprehensive understanding of airworthiness organizations, policies, and processes within the military aircraft domain. It combines academic lectures with Military Aircraft Airworthiness (MAA) and other military subject matter specialist training briefings. The program is particularly relevant for MOD CAMOs, MAA personnel, aircraft designers, and individuals working within aviation industries related to the MOD. It is delivered online, as a hybrid course or face-to-face, depending on the chosen date.

Program Outline

Outline

This 3-day program provides a comprehensive understanding of airworthiness organizations, policies, and processes within the military aircraft domain. It combines academic lectures by Cranfield University academic staff with Military Aircraft Airworthiness (MAA) and other military subject matter specialist training briefings.

• Core content:
• Airworthiness principles
• Military airworthiness development and regulatory framework
• Concept of certification and approvals
• Role of a project team
• Type airworthiness
• Continuing airworthiness
• Safety management systems and risk management
• Human factors and error management
• Lessons learned from accidents
• Release to service
• Legal accountability
• Integrity management of military aircraft
• Beyond life airworthiness management

Assessment:

This program features an assessment to gauge individuals' ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations to delivery team activities and Front Line Command (FLC) airworthiness activities.

Teaching:

The course leverages both academic lectures from Cranfield University staff and practical training briefings from MAA specialists. It emphasizes interactive learning through group discussions and technical debates.

Careers:

This program equips graduates with the knowledge and understanding needed for various roles within the military airworthiness domain, suitable for both military and civilian personnel in the defense industry, both within the UK and abroad. The program is particularly relevant for MOD CAMOs, MAA personnel, aircraft designers, and individuals working within aviation industries related to the MOD.

Other:

• Target audience:
• Letter of Airworthiness Authority (LoAA) Holders
• Project team environment personnel
• Front Line Command (FLC) personnel supporting Chief Air Engineers and Military Continuing Airworthiness Managers (MilCAM)
• Concessions:
• Limited number of MOD sponsored places available
• Location:
• Delivered online, as a hybrid course or face-to-face, depending on the chosen date.
• Cost: £770