Build the technical understanding to make better-informed aviation decisions
Understanding an aircraft does not require you to be a technical specialist. Our 1-Day General Familiarisation courses are designed for managers and other non-technical aviation professionals who need a clear and practical understanding of the aircraft they work with.
In a single day, the course provides an overview of how the aircraft operates, how its major systems work together, and what technical factors influence its operation, maintenance and long-term value.
The training goes beyond simply identifying aircraft systems. Participants gain insight into the aspects of aircraft technical management that are particularly relevant to their professional responsibilities, from maintenance intervals and operational capabilities to modifications, configuration and asset-related considerations.
What the course covers
Depending on the aircraft type, the course typically includes:
- Aircraft overview & operation, the basic principles of how the aircraft operates and how its major systems support flight operations.
- Major aircraft systems, an accessible overview of the key systems and their functions, without the depth required for technical certification.
- Maintenance & maintenance intervals, understanding scheduled maintenance, maintenance checks and why different maintenance intervals exist.
- Operational capabilities, key aircraft performance and operational characteristics and how these can influence airline and operational decisions.
- Aircraft configuration, understanding the relationship between aircraft configuration, equipment and operational capability.
- Modifications & technical changes, an introduction to aircraft modifications and why items such as STCs, configuration changes and technical records can be important from an asset management perspective.
- Technical records & aircraft value, understanding how technical status, configuration and maintenance history can affect an aircraft’s operational and commercial value.
- Practical technical considerations, real-world examples and discussion points that help participants communicate more effectively with engineering, maintenance and technical teams.
Designed for
This course is particularly suitable for:
- Aircraft and Asset Managers
- Leasing and Finance Professionals
- Airline and MRO Management
- Commercial and Operations Management
- CAMO and Continuing Airworthiness Management personnel
- Technical Asset Management professionals
- Other aviation professionals working with aircraft without a technical maintenance background
One day. A practical technical foundation.
The objective is not to turn participants into aircraft maintenance specialists. It is to give them enough technical understanding to ask the right questions, understand technical discussions and make better-informed decisions within their professional role.