Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance

Why Should I Study Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance at Cappadocia University?

Cappadocia University is authorized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of our country as a "SHY-147 Approved Training Organization," therefore offering training content approved by the civil aviation authority and providing graduates with the advantage of shortened experience periods and employability. With this authority, Cappadocia University is also able to conduct the module exams required for becoming a licensed technician. Our students can take these exams during their studies without having to go elsewhere.

In addition to being an institution that has provided training in many fields of aviation for years, our university contributes to the personal development of students thanks to its instructors who are highly experienced and knowledgeable about aviation culture.

In the final year of their studies, students are offered the opportunity to work full-time with partner airline companies, allowing them to complete their practical basic training in real maintenance environments. Since this training is recognized as basic training experience by the DGCA, Cappadocia University graduates have the advantage of graduating with a year of credit toward earning the title of certified technician.

*To see why certified training is important for the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department and in which areas we are authorized to provide training, please click here.

What Do Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Graduates Do? What Are the Job Opportunities?

Graduates of the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department can work in maintenance and repair centers of civil aviation organizations, facilities producing aircraft parts, the defense industry, and many other areas. In the maintenance hangars of airports and airline companies, they carry out the maintenance and repair of the aircraft’s fuselage, structural components, engines, and engine-related systems. Due to investments made in the aviation sector in our country, the demand for aircraft technicians in airline companies is increasing. Those who graduate successfully from this program can quickly find employment both in our country and in international organizations.

What Courses Are Offered in the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department?

In the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department, a total of 8 semesters of courses are provided, with two semesters per year. In the first two years, courses such as Electricity and Basic Electronics, Materials and Equipment, Basic Aerodynamics, Human Factors, and Aviation Legislation are offered, followed by both theoretical and practical courses such as Aircraft Structural Systems, Gas Turbine Engines, Propeller Theory, Aircraft Maintenance Applications, and others. In their final year, our students perform practical training by working directly on aircraft at partnered maintenance organizations. In addition to professional and core courses, uninterrupted English courses are provided during the first three years.

What Qualities Should Students Have to Study in the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department?

• An interest in aviation, especially in the fields of aerodynamics and mechanics within physics,

• Enjoying tasks requiring high concentration,

• Being detail-oriented,

• Prioritizing safety,

• Being inclined to teamwork and cooperation,

• Being adaptable to different working hours,

• Ability to perceive spatial relations,

• Having manual skills,

• Being careful and meticulous,

• Being responsible,

• Preferring fieldwork over office work.

Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor Opportunities in the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department

Students of the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department can benefit from double major (ÇAP) and minor programs to enrich their expertise with different disciplines and broaden their career horizons.

Programs Available for Double Major

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and Operation

Students admitted to the double major program are entitled to receive two separate diplomas by completing a second undergraduate program simultaneously with their main program.

Tuition Fees of the Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department

2025-YKS Placement Quotas and 2024-YKS Minimum Scores for Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department

For the 2025–2026 academic year, a total quota of 78 students has been determined, with 10 on full scholarship and 68 on 25% discounted tuition.

* In this program, training is provided in two semesters per year. Practice-based training can be provided not only in the university’s workshops, laboratories, etc. but also in partner workplaces, which may be located either in the same province as the university or elsewhere.

2025-YKS Additional Placement Quotas and Minimum Scores for Aircraft Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Department