Fundamentals of the air transport system

Course

The air transport system is an inherently multidisciplinary field, where technical and organizational skills are needed to face both normal operation and developmental programs.

Today, commercial aviation is experiencing a significant growth at a global level. All major players in the system, including airlines, handling and airport management companies, as well as regulators and supervisory agencies, will need to cope with this trend, relying on highly skilled professionals with an excellent technical qualification in aeronautics and a deep knowledge of the processes typical to the air transport system, from the global picture to the innermost components.

Didactics

Headquarters

Training objectives

The project aims to complete the preparation of first level engineers, in particular aerospace engineers, with skills related to the air transport in its various aspects through the teaching of pertinent disciplines applicable in the field.

The Master course is supported by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC).

Didactic Plan

30 credits are related to classroom teaching activities, 10 credits to project development activities and 20 credits to internships in companies or bodies followed by a practical internship period of a minimum of 4 months in a qualified organization, with the tuition of experienced industry staff.

Employment Opportunities

At the end of the Course, the participants will have gained a good familiarity with the field of the air transport, which will constitute a primary asset for a successful job application in the field, easing their transition from the academic world to the job market.

Admission

Requirements

Candidates with a Laurea (equivalent to Bachelor of Science) or  Laurea Magistrale/Specialistica (equivalent to Master of Science) in Aerospace Engineering, or in the field of Engineering with a good knowledge of English. For foreign candidates, equivalent academic qualifications in the related academic fields will be considered as valid.
The selection is made by the Commission.

Deadlines

The admission application must be presented in one day from the day after the date of this Decree and within 10 March 2019. 

Price

The total cost od the Specializing Master is 7.000 €