Course content

Internship with a company in the aviation industry.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - The candidate...

• can explain the general principles of aircraft operation and describe the technical principles and procedures for the operation, functioning, and maintenance of aircraft, including repair, troubleshooting, and inspection of systems, components, and structures.
• can describe activities and results from research and development work within technologies related to aircraft, and demonstrates familiarity with relevant research and development environments. The candidate applies appropriate methods and work practices in aircraft maintenance.
• is trained in acquiring and applying new knowledge within aircraft maintenance and has received training in handling changes in industry requirements and technology.

Skills - The candidate...

• applies knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical, and practical problems within aviation and aircraft maintenance.
• has training in aircraft maintenance management and is able to comply with the laws, regulations, and systems governing maintenance work in the aviation industry.
• can analyze, plan, and carry out projects related to aircraft maintenance by evaluating information, using critical thinking, and making well-founded decisions based on technical and practical considerations. The candidate has practiced performing such work both independently and as part of a larger team.
• demonstrates the ability to identify and apply relevant safety and quality management systems in aircraft maintenance processes, and is trained in planning and managing maintenance tasks in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

General competence - The candidate...

• demonstrates understanding of the environmental, health, societal, and economic consequences of products and solutions within the field of aircraft maintenance, and is trained to discuss these from ethical and life-cycle perspectives.
• demonstrates how to communicate effectively and collaborate with various stakeholders, including aircraft technicians, engineers, airline personnel, and regulatory authorities. The candidate conveys technical information and engineering knowledge clearly and precisely, and contributes to highlighting the significance and implications of technology.
• reflects on their own professional practice, both individually and in interdisciplinary teams, and is able to adapt this to relevant work situations.
• has training in developing methods for good practice and has participated in professional discussions within the field of aircraft maintenance with students and external participants, as well as presented knowledge and experiences to others.

Learning methods and activities

Learning activities take place through internships, with relevant organizations in the aviation industry. The internship is organized by the student themselves, but a plan should be preapproved by the teaching team to ensure sufficient relevance to the LUBs.

Mandatory activities:

• Approved plan for a relevant work assignment within the industry
• Oral presentation

Mandatory activities from previous semesters can be approved by the department when retaking the course, provided there have not been significant changes.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved plan for a relevant work assignment within the industry
• Oral presentation

Specific conditions