Educational content

Introduction and regulatory aspect

French decrees and orders, FRA regulations and associated concepts (for production, continuing airworthiness, maintenance stations, mechanics licenses and mechanics trining organizations).

Competent authorities for State aircraft

Situation and prospects, relevant authorities and structures in France, example of French Air Force.

Certification and operations of State aircraft

Certification, development, and operations of a military aircraft

Half-day visit of Eurocopter

Visit of Eurocopter factory

Conference about the airworthiness of the "Tigre" helicopter

Airworthiness of State aircraft

Airworthiness of unmanned air systems, airworthiness and operational certifications, minor changes and evolutions, airworthiness in combat operations, preparation for long term detachment, airworthiness on external site.

One day visit of AIA

Visit of AIA factory

Conference about the airworthiness form the conception to the maintenance and to the integration of weapons.

European harmonization

European Defense Agency, militaary airworthiness harmonization in Europe, example of military airworthiness in UK

Half-day visit of CEV

Visit of flying test centre

Conference about the flight tests of military aircraft

Half-day visit of Istres Air Base

Visit of C135FR maintenance unit

Conference about the airworthiness implementation in an operational unit

Accident investigations for state aircraft

Responsabilities, organization, investigations, outcomes

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