AABInternational
Objectives of Accredited Program
Program Mission
Rooted in civil aviation industry, with an expertise in aviation maintenance engineering, the major of Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering is devoted to cultivating innovative talents with solid theoretical foundation, systematic knowledge in aviation engines and aircraft, up-to-date maintenance techniques and engineering management theory, practical ability, as well as substantial competence in international communication. They can be professionally qualified and rigorously engaged in their daily work, capable of aero-engine operation monitoring, fault diagnosis, maintenance & repair, and engineering management, etc, so as to meet the increasing needs of modern civil aviation industry, domestically and internationally.
Graduates are expected to achieve the following career and professional goals in about 5 years after graduation:
a. Be able to use the knowledge learned to analyze and solve aviation maintenance related problems;
b. Obtain the relevant licenses from Civil Aviation Administration of China, and be capable of working in related positions of the aero-engine maintenance;
c. Be able to use English technical materials in the field of aviation maintenance correctly, and to use English to communicate with foreign counterparts in relevant fields;
d. Be able to track advanced technologies in the field of aviation maintenance, and have the ability of lifelong learning.
Student Learning Outcomes
AABI General Criteria:
a. apply mathematics, science, and applied sciences to aviation-related disciplines
b. analyze and interpret data
c. work effectively on multi-disciplinary and diverse teams
d. make professional and ethical decisions
e. communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills
f. engage in and recognize the need for life-long learning
g. assess contemporary issues
h. use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice
i. assess the national and international aviation environment
j. apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving problems
k. apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues
AABI Aviation Core Criteria:
1. Describe the professional attributes, requirements or certifications, and planning applicable to aviation careers
2. Describe the principles of aircraft design, performance and operating characteristics; and the regulations related to the maintenance of aircraft and associated systems
3. Evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety
4. Discuss the impact of international aviation law, including applicable International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or other international standards and practices, and applicable national aviation law, regulations and labor issues on aviation operations
5. Explain the integration of airports, airspace, and air traffic control in managing the National Airspace System
6. Discuss the impact of meteorology and environmental issues on aviation operations
Program-specific Criteria:
A. Graduates possess the necessary knowledge to competently and ethically function as a maintenance professional in the aviation industry
B. Graduates possess the necessary skills to competently and ethically function as a maintenance professional in the aviation industry
C. Graduates possess the necessary attitudes to competently and ethically function as a maintenance professional in the aviation industry
D. Significant culminating upper division experience in aviation maintenance
Program Assessment Measures
A comprehensive assessment plan is implemented to enable continuous improvement in student learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, etc. Assessment activities include:
Course evaluation (exam or report, Graduation Project(Thesis))
Graduating student surveys
Teaching monitoring and evaluation
Alumni survey
Program self-assessment
Education Plan
Graduation rates
After freshmen enter the school, there will be two major transfers between freshman and sophomore. Some students transfer from other majors to Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering, and some students transfer to other majors. So we calculated the four year and six year graduation rate based on the number of senior students. The following table shows the graduation rates in the past five years.
Rates and types of employment of graduates
In 2021 there are 244 students graduated from Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering，including 212 students who have a definite destination. The placement rate is 86.89%.
The number of student employed by airline companies is 142 and the number of continuing education is 64. The placement include:
China Eastern Aviation Technology Co., Ltd
China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd
China Post Aviation Co., Ltd
Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd
SF Airlines Limited
Shenzhen Airlines Co., Ltd
Shandong Airlines Co., Ltd
Tianjin Wright Brothers Technology Co., Ltd
Zhejiang Changlong Aviation Co., Ltd
Huaxia Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd
Chengdu Airlines Co., Ltd
Spring Airlines Co., Ltd
Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen
Shanghai Jixiang Aviation Co., Ltd
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd
HNA Aviation Technology Co., Ltd
Zhongyuan Longhao Aviation Co., Ltd
Jiuyuan Airlines Co., Ltd
Qingdao Airlines Co., Ltd
Kunming Airlines Co., Ltd
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Xi'an Jiaotong University
etal
Student achievement data
