Vocational School
Aircraft Technology (Evening Education)
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
History
Nişantaşı University was established in 2009 as “Nişantaşı Vocational School”. Aircraft Technology program started its education life in Nişantaşı Vocational School in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Qualification Awarded
Students will graduate with an Associate Degree in "Aircraft Technology" when all the requirements and graduation qualifications of the education program are met.
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Associate Degree
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wants to enroll in the program must have the TYT score type from the Higher Education Institutions (YKS) exam. Within the framework of the relevant legislation, they must complete the processes determined by the ÖSYM / pass the exams. A student who has started his education in an equivalent program at home or abroad can apply for undergraduate transfer. The acceptance of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the conditions of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are evaluated specifically. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the program.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Based on non-formal certification outside formal educational institutions in Turkey or based on experience (in-formal and non-formal) recognition of the learning process it is at an early stage. For this reason, recognition of prior learning has not been fully initiated in all programs of Nişantaşı University. However, an exemption exam is held at the beginning of each academic term for the Foreign Language courses included in the education plans of the programs. Students who think that they meet the qualifications expected from these courses have the right to take the exams. Students who take the exam and pass the exam are exempted from the relevant courses in the curriculum.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to obtain an associate degree from the Aircraft Tecnology program, students must successfully complete all of the compulsory and elective courses (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 out of 4.00
Profile of The Programme
Aircraft Technology Program is a program that provides theoretical and practical education specific to the field of aircraft technology on aircraft maintenance and procedures, electrical systems, aircraft equipment repair and renovation, as well as courses on basic sciences. The main goal of the program is to train technicians who have the knowledge required by rapidly developing science and technology, the skills to transfer this knowledge to practice, and also to analyze and synthesize.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Students who will graduate from this program can be employed in businesses that manufacture in the aviation sector, and businesses that maintain and repair aircraft.
Access to Further Studies
Those who have successfully completed their associate degree education can enter the DGS and transfer to the undergraduate programs determined by the ÖSYM in accordance with the relevant legislation of YÖK according to their success and scores.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students who register for the relevant course at the beginning of the term must have attended at least 70% of the theoretical courses and at least 80% of the applied courses in order to enter the final exam. Students are subjected to at least one midterm and final exam for each course. The contribution of the midterm exam (scores obtained from measurement tools such as homework, laboratory exam, quiz, etc. as midterm grade can also be taken into consideration) to the success grade is 40%, and the contribution of the final exam is 60%. All exams are evaluated over 100 points. Students who get one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) from a course are considered successful in that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditionally successful grades. In order for a student to be successful in a course in which he / she received a DC or DD grade, the grade point average of that course must be at least 1.80. For more detailed information, please check the related course in the Lesson Plan section.
Graduation Requirements
Students, must successfully complete all of the courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS) in order to obtain the right to graduate. However, for each semester, the semester weighted grade point average must be at least 1.80 out of 4.00 and the cumulative grade point average at the graduation stage must be at least 2.00 over 4.00. In addition, the student must have successfully completed the internship or graduation project for graduation.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Aircraft Tecnology Program Chair of Associate Degree and ECTS Coordinator Lect. F. Fırat ERTUĞRUL firat.ertugrul@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No: 20, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul
Facilities
The Aircraft Technology laboratory created for the students of the Aircraft Technology program is offered.
Programme outcomes
- Has knowledge about the basic operating principles and functions of all kinds (mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, etc.) components and systems used in aircraft. Recognizes the materials of the parts used in airplanes.
- Recognize the mechanical and electrical system / part operating principles of aircraft.
- Knows the atmospheric properties and the effect of the change in the atmosphere on airplanes. Knows the lift force and flight theory in airplanes.
- Gains knowledge of the propellers of airplanes with piston engines.
- Knows human factors and error prevention methods in terms of aircraft maintenance and repair.
- Gains knowledge of the maintenance of gas turbine and piston engine aircraft.
- It has the knowledge of evaluating and interpreting the data collected on malfunction and maintenance in aircraft. Knows the tools / sets and joining elements used in airplanes.
- Knows aircraft-aircraft, aircraft-ground communication methods and systems. Uses technological tools (measurement, control instruments and test devices) in aircraft maintenance, repair and testing.
- Identifies problems related to unforeseen situations in studies on airplanes and seeks solutions. Has the knowledge and skills that are prone to teamwork and can carry out activities within their area of responsibility. Gains competence in original thinking.
- Knows the engine types and working principles used in airplanes. Gains knowledge of the functions and operating principles of aircraft, systems and subsystems.
- Can set up simple electrical circuits. Tools and tools used in aircraft maintenance can be used. Knows the joining elements used in aircraft and can apply them.
- They have knowledge about Ataturk's principles and reforms and adopt the basic values of the Republic.
- They know the history and structural features of Turkish languages and reach the consciousness of using Turkish correctly.
- They have knowledge of a foreign language and have the ability to use these qualities in verbal and written communication.
- Have general computer usage information.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15
SKILLS
- 1
Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.
Programme outcomes8 · 11 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 9 · 10 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 - 2
Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 3
Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs..
Programme outcomes9 · 10 - 2
Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 10 · 11 - 3
Gain awareness of lifelong learning.
Programme outcomes12 · 13 · 14 · 15
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 - 3
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
Programme outcomes14 - 4
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.
Programme outcomes15
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, workers health and security.
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11