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My learning partner and I discussed the rise of AI in the Aviation industry, and it’s application such as trend monitoring of the health of onboard aircraft systems and components. It could then use that information to predict failures, or upcoming maintenance. It could even be used as automatic inventory management. Another benefit could be managing air traffic control around an airport, which is already an extremely stressful and demanding job.

A trend in education we discussed was adapting curriculum in order to suit the changing needs of the job market.

Technological advancements are exponential, and digital and electronic systems like AI are quickly becoming common place. As instructors of future Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, we will have to adapt our instructional courses in order to prepare our students to maintain these systems out in the industry.

Online learning platforms are also becoming available. They allow flexibility and access to a wider array of people. Offering remote micro courses on aircraft related electronic systems like AI would be a great way to keep those already working in the industry relevant.

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Post #2: Trends in Adult Education

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/02/technology-in-education

Immersive environments.

Immersive environments typically refer to tools used in virtual or augmented reality for students to learn. Currently, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer students are taught using physical teaching aids and training stands of aircrafts, engines, and components. These are valuable learning tools; however they can be limiting. They are often expensive and can take up a large amount of space. Instead of having a full class of students gathering around one physical turbine engine, we could use augmented reality, and have each student learn and interact with their own engine in a virtual space. Not only that, we could also simulate specific, conditions during flight, malfunctions or other aircraft configurations not possible on the ground. There are also a multitude of different aircraft models from different manufacturers and it is unrealistic to have a physical version of each one on campus. Using immersive artificial environments would open up learning to an almost endless variety of teaching aids. This would benefit the students greatly, as well as make delivering lectures and instruction seamless and efficient.

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Post #1: Trends in your Field

https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/jet-systems-and-volocopter-to-partner-in-evtol-operations-in-france/

There is a growing trend in Europe right now which is eVTOL (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft). Europe has a dense population that makes flight travel by traditional combustion and turbine powered helicopters expensive and time consuming to mainting. Electric aircraft technology is currently at a point where the weight of equipment, and limited range of battery capacity, make it unfeasible for long distance flights. eVTOL fit this niche perfectly. We are seeing a surge of companies like the ones in this article, partner together to make near future short trip electric flight possible. Electric vehicle technology has grown exponentially in the past few years, and more electric aircraft companies like this are forming daily.

Since these aircraft will still require maintenance and servicing it is only a matter of time before this demand will be seen in Canada, and Transport Canada will require it be taught at Aircraft Maintenance Training Organizations across the country.

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I have worked in the Aviation industry in Canada for 20 years.

I am currently an instructor at a post secondary college teaching aircraft maintenance to the new generation of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.