Aviation training to guarantee a reliable connection to the world

AVIATION TRAINING TO GUARANTEE
A RELIABLE CONNECTION TO THE
WORLD
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE SCIENCES
MOI UNIVERSITY
Mr. Daniel Odido
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY – 7TH DECEMBER 2012
Nurturing Innovation and Talent

Presentation Outline
• Introduction
• Industry Manpower Needs
• Aviation in Moi University
• Conclusion

Introduction
Man must rise above the Earth – to the top of
the atmosphere and beyond – for only thus
will he fully understand the world in which he
lives.
– Socrates

Defining Aviation
• This is a general term describing the science
and technology of flight through air.
• It includes the
– design
– development
– operation
– production and
– use of aircraft

Classification of Aviation:
• 2 Types of Aviation:
– State based aviation
– Civil Aviation

CivilAviation
Commercial
Aviation
High capacity
regular public
transport
Low capacity
regular public
transport
General Aviation
Charter
Private / Business
Sports Aviation
Aerial Work
Agriculture
Aerial
Advertisement
Construction
Photography
Surveying
Observationand
patrol
Search and
rescue
Aeromedical
operators

Aviation Industry Players:
• Airlines
• Aerodromes (Airports)
• Air Navigation
• Meteorological Organisations
• Regulatory Organisations
• Aircraft Manufacturers
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
• Maintenance Organisations

Aviation is Growing…
Boeing forecasts that Africa will need 800 new
aircraft over the next 20 years
Airbus predicts the continent will require 1050
new aircraft
Embraer estimates requirements at 780

• The Personnel??

• Increase of air traffic
leads to increase of
aircraft, and
subsequent increase
in demand for pilots
and cabin crew, air
traffic controllers
and related staff, and
aviation
management

Professions in Aviation
• Aviation is Multidisciplinary
– Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering)
– Medicine (Aviation Medicine)
– Meteorology (Aviation Meteorology)
– Law (Aviation Law)

The Pilots
• Pilots fly the aircraft
• There is a high
demand for Pilots
• Africa will require
55,932 pilots and
58,635 and
maintenance
personnel by 2030

The Engineers
• Engineers design and
maintain aircraft and
other equipment
• Technicians are hands-
on
• Technicians must be
licensed for each
aircraft type

Air Navigation
• Aircraft need to find
their way in the sky…

Air Traffic Control
• ATC separate aircraft
in the air and on the
ground
• They are vital for a
safe aviation system

Aviation Security
• Vital in the modern
aviation system

Emergency Response
• Safety in aviation is
of basic
consideration

Regulatory organisations
• Aviation is highly regulated
• International players
– ICAO
– ACI
– IATA
• Continental players
– AFCAC
– AFRAA
• Regional players
– CASSOA
• National players
– CAA

Others
• Flight dispatch
• Quality management
• Cabin crew

Training in Aviation
• Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
• Personnel to be Licensed
– Pilots
– Maintenance personnel

Moi University
• Established 1984 by an Act of Parliament
• Organised into University Colleges and
Campuses

• Several Colleges and Schools (Faculties)
– School of Engineering
– School of Medicine
– School of Law
– School of Biological & Physical Sciences
– School of Medicine
– School of Nursing
– School of Dentistry
– School of Public Health
– School of Human Resource Development
– School of Arts & Social Services
– School of Education
– School of Aerospace Sciences

Aviation in Moi University

• Located at Rivatex Campus, Eldoret
• Flight Training currently at EIA
• Leased part of Eldoret Airstrip from KAA
– Hangar already built
• 3 operational aircraft
• Lecturers, Flight Instructors, Technicians

School of Aerospace Sciences
• Department of Flying Studies
• Department of Aerospace Security &
Logistics
• Department of Aviation Electronics

Programmes offered:
• B. Sc – Professional Pilot
• B. Sc – Aerospace Security
• B. Sc – Aerospace Logistics

B. Sc – Professional Pilot
• Provides Knowledge and skills for Professional
Pilot
– B.Sc degree
– Private Pilot License (PPL)
– Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
– Instrument Rating (IR)

Professional Pilot…
• Admission requirements:
– KCSE:
• B Plain at KCSE
• B in Mathematics, Physics & English
• C+ in Geography / Chemistry
• Meet KCAA Medical Certificate (2nd Class) for Pilots
– KACE 2 Principal passes

B. Sc – Aerospace Security
• Provides education in aviation security and
laws, safety, crime detection and elements of
forensic science.

Aerospace Security…
– KCSE:
• C+ at KCSE
• C+ in Mathematics, Physics & English
– KACE
• 2 Principal passes
• Credit in English at O Level

B. Sc – Aerospace Logistics
• Provides education in aviation logistics with
focus on purchasing, safety, management.
Includes elements of maintenance
management

Aerospace Logistics…
– KCSE:
• C+ at KCSE
• C+ in Mathematics, Physics & English
– KACE
• 2 Principal passes
• Credit in English at O Level

School of Business & Economics
• Civil Aviation Management
• Executive MBA (in conjunction with EASA)

Non-degree Courses
• Private Pilot License
• Commercial Pilot License
• Multi Engine / Instrument Rating

Conclusion
• There are several professions in the Aviation
Industry
• Aviation in the Economy
– Civil Aviation
– State / Military Aviation
– Tourism Industry
– Aviation for Leisure
– ….

Aviation for leisure...

Thank You

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