AERONAUTICAL MAINTENANCE INSTITUTE OF CARAÏBES - IMAC REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPROACH JULY 2016
Key Points 1. Needs of qualification and formation (ICAO study); 2. Needs of high level academic formation; IMA BORDEAUX university, BIA BALAMAND university. 3. Needs for qualification and training; 4. Aeronautical Maintenance Institute of Caraïbes (IMAC): Project and objectives, Building and laboratories, Library, Presential and e-learning training Staff organization.
1. NEEDS OF QUALIFICATION AND FORMATION
ICAO Study ICAO has published an important study concerning the needs in training from 2010 to 2030. https://www.icao.int/newsroom/pages/icao-study-reveals-strong-demand-forqualified-aviation-personnel-up-to-2030.aspx This study is ICAO s initial response to the market demand. It analyses the future air transport developments and traffic. It describes movement and fleet growth forecasts. It concerns three aviation personnel professions: Pilots, Maintenance personnel, Air traffic controller.
Fleet Annual Growth Rates (2010 2030) Between 2010 and 2030, the average annual growth for passenger is 3.1%, for cargo 2.7% and for other groups 4.3%. CATEGORIES/REGIONS Passenger Cargo Other Africa 2.8% 3.7% 6.1% Asia/Pacific 5.0% 5.3% 9.1% Europe 3.0% 1.7% 6.5% Latin America 3.8% 4.3% 6.0% Middle East 4.1% 5.8% 4.8% North America 1.8% 1.6% 2.8% World 3.1% 2.7% 4.3%
Maintenance Personnel Needs (2010 2030) At the global level, the maintenance personnel population must increase by a factor of 2.0: from 581 926 (2010) to 1 165 000 (2030). NEEDS Number (2030) Training needs/year Training capacity Africa 58 600 3 800 600 Asia/Pacific 289 500 19 000 4 300 Europe 330 500 23 000 14 600 Latin America 101 200 6 900 1 300 Middle East 60 000 4 100 2 000 North America 325 200 13 600 29 400 World 1 165 000 70 400 52 200
2. NEEDS FOR HIGH LEVEL ACADEMIC FORMATION
2.1. AERONAUTICAL MAINTENANCE INSTITUTE IMA (BORDEAUX 1 UNIVERSITY - FRANCE)
Aeronautical Maintenance Institute (IMA) History 1989: Project; 1993: Inauguration; 2013: 20 th anniversary: Facilities; Labs; Jobs.
IMA Inauguration (1992)
IMA Characteristics (1993) 8000 square meters area; 18 students; No labs: No permanent teachers.
IMA Composite Repair Lab (2013)
IMA Gas Turbine Engine Lab (2013)
IMA Part-145 Maintenance Workshop (2013)
IMA Characteristics (2015) 9000 square meters area; 450 students; Bsc and 2 master formations; research activities; 15 modern laboratories; 16 permanent teachers; More than 150 professional teachers: EASA recognition; Click on to visit IMA.
IMA Jobs and Qualifications (1993-2013) More than 3500 students graduated (BSc and master). Engineer qualifications at Airbus group, Safran, Dassault aviation, Air France, Thales, Eurocopter, Bombardier, Embraer, EASA, etc. ; Technical, commercial, management, administrative responsibilities; International jobs in Europe, North America, Middle East countries, Indian Ocean region, etc.
2.2. BALAMAND INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS - BIA (UNIVERSITY OF BALAMAND - LEBANON)
Balamand Institute of Aeronautics (BIA) History TEMPUS (European Union) Self-Heat project - Objectives; TEMPUS Self-Heat project - Results; BIA inauguration; BIA AeroGATES library; BIA laboratories; Click on to visit BIA.
Balamand Institute of Aeronautics (BIA) Project OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic aircraft maintenance technology programme (DUT, BSc and master) conforming to the Bologna Process & complying with European and Lebanese aeronautical standards. To create a professional EASA PART-66 courses in aeronautical maintenance. To create flexible e-learning aero-maintenance programmes composed of EASA compliant distance learning courses as means for continuing education and obtaining certification. To obtain EASA PART-147 certification for UOB/BIA to deliver aeromaintenance programmes and become an approved test centre.
TEMPUS (BIA) Self-Heat Project RESULTS: A professional Technology programme conforming to the first cycle of LMD established in Aeronautical Maintenance (Options: Airframes & Engines and Avionics) established for the first time in Lebanon. Flexible Learning Centers to deliver certification courses in Aeronautical Maintenance to the aeronautical sector. An intelligent web-based system established permitting interactive distance learning of PART-66 modules. UOB/BIA certified by EASA as a PART-147 institution to deliver ab-initio AMP formations and become a test centre.
BIA - AeroGATES Library
BIA Laboratories Hydraulic workshop; Airframe workshop; Engine workshop; Materials lab; Composite Materials lab; Structures lab; Non-Destructive Testing lab; Aerodynamics lab; Equipments and Avionics lab.
BIA Hangar and Aircrafts
3. NEEDS FOR QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING (EASA REQUIREMENTS)
EASA Regulations Regulation (EC) N 1149/2011) of 20 October 2011 amending Regulation (EC) N 2042/2003) of 20 November 2003 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks Continuing airworthiness: Annex I - Part M Maintenance organisation approval: Annex II Part 145 Certifying staff: Annex III Part 66 Training Organisation approval - certifying staff: Annex IV - Part 147
PART-66 and Part-147 Regulations The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), has established a common Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence known as Part-66. Part-147 describes the requirements to be met by organisations seeking approval to conduct training and examinations. Part-147 directives are dealing with the following requirements: Facility Personnel Instructional equipment and courses Training procedures and quality system Examinations.
Part-147 Approval Ratings Part-147 organization can be a training & examination centre, Part-147 can NOT be an EXAMINATION centre ONLY.
Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licences Certifying Staff authorised in accordance with Part-66 will be eligible to hold certification authorisation in one or more of the following categories: Cat A (Line Maintenance Certifying Mechanic); Cat B1 (Maintenance Certifying Technician - Mechanical); Cat B2 (Maintenance Certifying Technician - Avionic); Cat C (Base Maintenance Certifying Engineer).
Part-66 - Experience in Part-145 Working Experience in Part 145 A working experience must be acquired in Part-145 approved MRO before being trained for Aircraft Type Ratings. It represents 1 year for category A and 2 years for categories B1 & B2.
4. AERONAUTICAL MAINTENANCE INSTITUTE OF CARAÏBES - IMAC
IMAC OBJECTIVES: To create a professional EASA PART-66 course in aeronautical maintenance with distance learning courses for continuing education; To obtain EASA PART-147 certification to deliver aero-maintenance programs and become an approved examination centre. To develop an academic program (DUT, BSc and Master) on aeronautical maintenance sector. To establish IMAC branches in several South America countries; To obtain an international dimension and sharing formation and research activities with European and Worldwide universities;
IMAC MEANS: 3500 m 2 ; 240 students; First diploma (Bac + 2) in mechanics and in avionics; EASA PART-147 certification to deliver aero-maintenance programmes and become an approved test centre. Partnerships with European and International universities for common diplomas and exchanges of professors and personnel.
Building Example
Building Distribution Administration & staff offices and facilities), Instructor offices, Meeting room, Theoretical training rooms (one room per student group), Examination room, Library, Storage room, Electrical & physics laboratory, Electronic laboratory, Composites laboratory, Hydraulics Metrology laboratory, Avionic and equipment laboratory, Data processing computer room, Wiring workshop, Mechanical & sheet metal workshop, Aircraft hangar (aircraft or sections), Trainees facilities ( Rest room, Cafeteria, ). # 3500 m 2 of building.
Staff Organisation MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF RESPONSIBLE EXAMINATION CHIEF INSTRUCTOR QUALITY MANAGER 2 SECRETARIES 1 ACCOUNTANT F L O W 1 F L O W 2 F L O W 3 F L O W n TRAINING STAFF INSTRUCTORS: 2 / FLOW TRAINEES: 28 / FLOW
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