Prof. Dr. Habil. Jonas Stankūnas Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arūnas Komka

1. THE HARMONIZATION OF THE BOLOGNA PROCESS AND AVIATION STANDARD REQUIREMENTS IN THE AERONAUTICAL SPECIALIST TRAINING Prof. Dr.Habil. Jonas Stankūnas Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arūnas Komka “From Zero to ATPL” University of Zilina

2. Aims of the presentation • Essential nonconformities of ICAO and EASA standard requirements with the Bologna process • Solutions to eliminate nonconformities Based on the experience of Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

3. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University VGTU consists of the following 9 faculties: • The Faculty of Environment Engineering • The Faculty of Civil Engineering; • The Faculty of Business Management • The Faculty of Architecture • The Faculty of Electronics • The Faculty of Mechanics • The Faculty of Transport Engineering • The Faculty of Fundamental Sciences • Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute • The Humanitarian Institute • The International Studies Centre In total: 16 000 students; 2200 employees (among them 800 teachers). Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

4. Structure of Antanas Gustaitis’ Aviation Institute Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

5. Model of Studies • Integrated studies • Aircraft Piloting • Air Traffic Control • Bachelor degree studies • Aircraft Piloting • Air Traffic Control • Aviation Mechanics • Electronics Engineering • Aviation Electrical Equipment • Aviation Business Management • Master degree studies • Aviation Mechanics • Avionics • Aviation Electric Equipment and Systems • Doctoral studies • Transport Engineering • Measurement Engineering • Aviation Specialists' Qualification Improvement Courses Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

6. Department of Aviation Mechanics Tel. + 370 5 274 4820 Fax + 370 5 232 9321 E-mail: aviamech@vgtu.lt Bachelor Degree Programmes: Aviation Mechanics Master Degree Programmes: Aviation Mechanics Main Fields of Research: Development of new aviation technologies: • Aircraft structure analysis • Investigation and improvement of aerodynamic calculation methods for light aircraft Head Assoc Prof Dr Eduardas Lasauskas Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

7. Department of Avionics Tel.: + 370 5 2744 817, 2744 818 Fax + 370 5 232 9321 E-mail: apk@vgtu.lt. Bachelor Degree Programmes: Electronics Engineering: avionics Automation and Control: aviation electrical equipment Master Degree Programmes: Aviation Electronics Aviation Electrical Equipment Doctoral Degree Programmes: Measurement Engineering Transport Engineering Main Fields of Research: • Aviation safety and problems of Lithuanian aviation integration into EC • Methods of non-destructive testing and quality control of aircraft structures and elements • Research of global navigation systems and technologies and their applications Head Assoc Prof Dr Algimantas Jakučionis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

8. Department of Aviation Technologies Tel.: + 370 5 274 4815, 274 4816 Fax + 370 5 232 9321 E-mail: atk@vgtu.lt • Integrated Studies Programmes: • Aircraft Piloting • Air Traffic Control • Main Fields of Research: • Research of problems of modern aviation technologies and strategic development • Research of aviation development and safety in the Republic of Lithuania • Analysis of psychophysiology variations concerning aviator’s work • Evaluation of electromagnetic fields on human’s health radiated by aviation equipment Head Assoc Prof Dr Kazimieras Maceika Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

9. Flight Training Unit Tel. + 370 5 274 4811 Fax + 370 5 232 9321 E-mail: spb@vgtu.lt  Type of unit: • Pilot Practical Training Equipment: Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (6 units), CESSNA 172 (2 units), CESSNA 172SP (3 units), CESSNA 310Q (2 units), PIPER SENECA V (1 unit). Simulator: FNPT II MCC Director Kęstutis Šilkaitis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

10. 16 60 27 34 Flight Training Unit Apron Hangar for aircrafts Fuel storage Runway Training/ administrative building Territory for flight training unit of AGAI Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

11. Aircraft Maintenance Service (Organisation 145) • Tel. + 370 5 274 4811 • Fax + 370 5 232 9321 • E-mail: danas.spokas@vgtu.lt • Type of unit: • • Aircraft Maintenance • Aircraft Maintenance Practical Training • Aircraft CESSNA 152, CESSNA 172, CESSNA 172SP,CESSNA 310Q, PIPER SENECA V • Maintenance Service Head Danas Špokas Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

12. Air Traffic Control Training Unit • Tel. + 370 5 2744 822, 2744 823 • Fax + 370 5 232 9321 • E-mail: svpbt@vgtu.lt • Type of unit: • • Development of Practical Skills of Air Traffic Controllers • Practical Training of Air Traffic Controllers •  Equipment: • Air traffic control tower simulator, • Air traffic control approach simulator, • Air traffic control area simulator, • Radio phraseology laboratory (2 units). Director Vaidotas Kondroška Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

13. Aviation Engineering Practical Training Unit (Organization 147) • Tel. + 370 5 2370 652 • Fax + 370 5 232 9321 • E-mail: aipb@vgtu.lt • Type of unit: • To conduct basic training courses, • To conduct recognized type training courses, • To conduct knowledge examination and practical assessment in accordance with the regulations of Part-147 and Part-66 syllabuses. Director Antanas Savickas Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

14. Aviation Specialists’ Qualification Improvement Centre Tel. 8 5 274 4935 Fax 8 5 232 9321 E-mail: asktc@vgtu.lt • Pilot licence courses: • Airline transport pilot licence (ATPL(A)) • Private pilot licence (PPL(A), PPL(H)) • Commercial pilot licence (CPL(A), CPL(H)) • Flight instructor licence (FI(A), FI(H)) • Single-engine land (SE) • Multi-engine land (ME) • Instrument rating (IR) • VSR night • Flight simulators: AN-2, JAK-40 • Flights with Cessna -152, Cessna -172,Cessna -172SP, Cessna – 310, Piper Seneca V Director Alvydas Strička • Aviation specialists’ qualification improvement courses: • Supervision of aerodrome • Meteorology for aerodrome supervisors • Aviation security courses • Other courses: • Qualification improvement courses for air traffic control specialists • JAR-66 aircraft maintenance license course (A, B1, B2, C categories on Cessna-152, Cessna-172, Cessna-172SP, Cessna-310 Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

15. Aircraft Piloting Studies under JAR-FCL regulation Aviation standard requirements: • Aviation professional training – 36 months; • Aviation English Level 4; • Professional training tests. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

16. The Structure and Specifics of the Bachelor Studies (Aircraft Piloting) Final Exams and Final Exams (20 credits) 7-14 Basic University Studies V курс Special Training of Study Program (20 credits) English Language 4 level of 6 Special Training of Study Program (40 credits) 4,5,6 IV курс 3 Specialized Studies Special Training of Study Program Fundamentals of Study Program (40 credits) Qualifying Exams 1,2 Flight Training Fundamentals of Study Program Basic University Studies (40 credits) II курс Total Training – 200 flight hours Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

17. Aviation Standard Requirements for Aeronautical Engineering Study Programmes Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003 0f 20/11/2003 Aviation standards: • EASA Part 66; • EASA Part 147; • Basic training course category B1. Aviation standard requirements: • Practical training at EASA Part-145 Maintenance Organisation; • Professional training tests must be performed in a period of 2 years. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

18. The Structure and Specifics of the Bachelor Studies (Engineering Studies) Final Thesis (8 credits) 92 h type training Basic University Studies V курс 4, 12, 17 Final Exams Special Training of Study Program ( credits) Specialized Studies 5, 10, 15, 16 200 h training Special Training of Study Program (40 credits) Qualifying Exams 7 IV курс 200 h training 8, 11A, 11B Training at org. 145. Special Training of Study Program Fundamentals of Study Program (40 credits) 6 Basic University Training: laboratory work, etc. 3,9 Fundamentals of Study Program Basic University Studies (40 credits) 1,2 II курс Total Practical Training – 1400 Academical Hours Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

19. Main results (1) 1129 diplomas have been issued by VGTU 340 institute graduates have been licensed by CAA 623 licenses have beenissuedby CAA Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

20. Main results (2) Training programmes of AGAI have been approved by ICAO and are being published in ICAO Training bulletins (since 1994) CAA of Lithuania has issued certificates for AGAI on: pilot, ATC, technical personal training All the training programmes are certificated by the Ministry of Education of Lithuania Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

21. Main results (3) • Since 1993 AGAI has been following the ICAO standards • Since 1999 AGAI has been following the JAA (EASA) standards • The first EASA audit was performed in 2006. • The second EASA audit was performed on 02 Mart, 2010: • JAR FCL – A • JAR FCL – H Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

22. Basic Customers • Public Institutions: Lithuanian Military Air Forces The State Border Guard Service at the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania Air Navigation Service • Private Companies: • “Airbaltic” • “DOT-LT” • “Aurela” • “Aviavilsa” • “Joanos avialinijos” • “Nordic Solutions” • “Transaviabaltika” • “Klaipėdos avialinijos” • Small and Medium Enterprises • “FlyLAL Technics” • “Helisota” • “Kauno aviacijos gamykla” • “Termikas” • “Sportinė aviacija” Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

23. Scientific Journals Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

24. Conclusions • The aviation standards define the minimal requirements for a aviation specialist prepared by settled and previously created techniques and practice; • The requirements set by the Bologna Process define maximal requirements for a aviation specialist prepared at the level of the latest technical achievements; • In order to minimize unconformities between requirements for the aviation standards and the Bologna Process the foreseeing of exceptions for university institutions have to be initiated. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute

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