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Knowledge and understandingof the basic and thusadvanced concepts ofaeronautical science as theyapply to theaviation/aerospace industryfor solving problems
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AS Aeronautics
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General knowledge ofmaintenance operations andsafety
Electrical and electronicsystems operations
Skills in metallic and non-metallic structures and repair
Understanding of a/c systems(hydraulics, environmentals,etc.)
Knowledge of reciprocatingand turbine engines and theirrespective systems
Knowledge and ability to workwith technical publications andmanuals
Skills in troubleshooting
Use of precision measuringinstruments and basic andspecial tools
Understanding and knowledgeof FAA regulations
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AS Aviation Maintenance
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Ability to design and conductexperiments
Ability to analyze, interpret,and discuss data
Ability to apply moderncomputer design tools (i.e.,CAD) and computational toolsto model and analyzeengineering designs
Knowledge andcomprehension of basicphysics principles (mechanics,heat, sound, electricity, andoptics), and mathematicalprinciples (calculus, differentialequations, matrix algebra)and their application toengineering concepts
Knowledge of thefundamentals of classicalengineering mechanics (asapplied to rigid, elastic, andfluid media) and a familiaritywith basic engineeringproblem-solving techniques,including multidisciplinaryapproaches
Ability to apply knowledge atthe synthesis level to defineand solve problems withinprofessional and personalenvironments
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AS Engineering Fundamentals
of computing), mathematics
proficiency & analysis
techniques to interpret data
for the purpose of drawing
valid conclusions and solving
associated problems
Ability to conduct meaningfulresearch, including gatheringinformation from primary andsecondary sources andincorporating anddocumenting source materialinto writing
Communicate concepts inwritten, digital and oral formsto present technical and non-technical information
Ability to analyze scientificevidence as it relates to thephysical world and itsinterrelationship with humanvalues and interests
Ability to enrich the quality oflife through activities whichenhance and promote lifetimelearning
Ability to function and workcooperatively onmultidisciplinary teams
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Use of digitally-enabled technology (including concepts, techniques and tools
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Knowledge of aviation law andregulations
Use of statistical/quantitativetechniques to solve problems
Comprehension of practices asapplied in a variety of aviationservices
Knowledge of computerapplications
Application of managementtheory/concepts
Knowledge of advancedmanagement concepts
Understanding of advancedmanagement practices
Understanding of advancedmanagement issues
Understanding of financialinformation
Understanding of safety issues
Perception of mishapinvestigation
Understanding of safetyprogram practices
Knowledge of safetymanagement
Understanding of accidentprevention procedures
Understanding of aeronauticalscience
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BS Aeronautics
applications
Understanding of aeronauticaloperations
Understanding of aeronauticaltechnology
Ability to compare and discussin written and spoken formatsan understanding andapplication of basic conceptsin aviation safety as theypertain to theaviation/aerospace industry
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Comprehension of aeronautical
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Employ supervisory andmanagement skills needed toeffectively lead and supportothers within a teamenvironment across businessfunctions
Apply research to solvebusiness problems andcommunicate the resultseffectively
Analyze and evaluate businessfunctions and processes,identify needs, and structurebusiness approaches usingproblem-solving, criticalthinking, and establishedmethodologies and standards
Know key principles ofbusiness and managementdisciplines and their businessapplications; and the possibleinterrelationships to aviationmanagement practices
Integrate marketingconcepts/practices intoexecuting global marketstrategies
Formulate business decisionsby incorporating ethicalstandards and principles
Access, analyze, andcommunicate informationusing multiple means/media
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Understands the nature of
business ethics and the role
of social responsibility
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General knowledge ofmaintenance operations andsafety
Electrical and electronicsystems operations
Skills in metallic and non-metallic structures and repair
Understanding of a/c systems(hydraulics, environmentals,etc.)
Knowledge of reciprocatingand turbine engines and theirrespective systems
Knowledge and ability to workwith technical publications andmanuals
Skills in troubleshooting
Use of precision measuringinstruments and basic andspecial tools
Understanding and knowledgeof FAA regulations
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BS Aviation Maintenance
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Understanding and applicationof management activities asthey apply toaviation/aerospace securitymanagement and operations
Apply knowledge at thesynthesis level to define andsolve problems withinprofessional and personalenvironments
Understanding and applicationof basic concepts in Nationaland International Legislationand Law as they pertain tothe aviation/aerospacesecurity industry
Ability to compare and discussin written and spoken formatsan understanding andapplication of basic conceptsin aviation safety as theypertain to theaviation/aerospace industry inconjunction with aviationsecurity principles
Demonstrate the use ofdigitally-enabled technology(including concepts,techniques and tools ofcomputing), mathematicsproficiency & analysistechniques to interpret datafor the purpose of drawingvalid conclusions and solvingassociated problems
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BS Aviation Security
Ability to conduct meaningfulresearch, including gatheringinformation from primary andsecondary sources andincorporating anddocumenting source materialinto writing
Communicate concepts inwritten, digital and oral formsto present technical and non-technical information
Ablility to analyze scientificevidence as it relates to thephysical world and itsinterrelationship with humanvalues and interests
Ability to analyze historicalevents, cultural artifacts, andphilosophical concepts
Ability to enrich the quality oflife through activities whichenhance and promote lifetimelearning
Understanding and applicationof the basic and thusadvanced concepts of aviationsecurity as they apply to theaviation/aerospace industryfor solving security problems
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A strong foundation in thebasic concepts ofcommunicating in today’stechnology-centric world
Practiced in scientific andtechnical communication foraviation, aerospace,environmental science andother technology-basedindustries
Ability to analyze researchtechniques and the principlesof scientific inquiry
Hands-on experience withvisual design, photography,news writing and reporting
Explore new mediacommunications includingsocial media, blogging, website content and more
Ability to evaluate the laws,ethics, cultural and societalaspects of masscommunication
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BS Communications
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Ability to employ leadershipand supervisory knowledge toeffectively manage fire andemergency services resourcesand programs
Ability to apply research,critical thinking, and analyticalldecision-making skills tocontemporary public safetychallenges
Comprehend and applyfoundational fire andemergency services scientificand technical concepts andprinciples
Comprehend and implementmanagement, protection,prevention, mitigation,response, recovery, andplanning strategies to beresponsive to the needs of thecommunity
Proficiency in identifying andsolving problems related tothe specialty area using FireScience knowledge and theinterrelationships to historical,organizational, legal, social,political, economic, andphysical constructs
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BS Emergency Services
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Ability to apply theknowledge, techniques, skills,and modern tools of thediscipline to broadly-definedengineering technologyactivities
Knowledge of the impact ofengineering technologysolutions in a societal andglobal context
Exhibit a commitment toquality, timeliness, andcontinuous improvement one'sprofession
Apply knowledge ofmathematics, science,engineering, and technologyto engineering technologyproblems that require theapplication of principles andapplied procedures ormethodologies
Ability to conduct standardtests and measurements
Ability to conduct, analyze,and interpret experiments
Ability to apply experimentalresults to improve processes
Ability to design systems,components, or processes forbroadly-defined engineeringtechnology problemsappropriate to programeducational objectives
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BS Engineering Technology
Ability to function effectivelyas a member or leader on atechnical team
Identify, analyze, and solvebroadly-defined engineeringtechnology problems
Apply written, oral, andgraphical communication inboth technical and non-technical environments
An ability to identify and useappropriate technical literature
Understanding of the need forand an ability to engage inself-directed continuingprofessional development
Understanding of and acommitment to addressprofessional and ethicalresponsibilities including arespect for diversity
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Knowledge of the operational,economic, and regulatorycharacteristics of rail vehiclesand rail right-of-ways for themovement of people andfreight, to identify theadvantages and potential ofrail to the transportationsystem as a whole
Knowledge of thecharacteristics of marinevessels and the waterways onwhich they operate, as well asthe economics, regulatoryconsiderations, maritime andinternational laws, to evaluatethe role of marine transportsystems in the efficienttransport of passengers andcargo
Ability to demonstrate andjustify the economics andregulatory aspects ofpipelines, to include themovement of liquids, gases,slurries, and other bulkmaterials, as well as thevarious environmental andland use issues related to theconstruction and operation ofpipelines
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BS Transportation
intermodal transportation
alliances at a local, national
and international level
Knowledge of the evolutionand development of federaltransportation legislationincluding highway, air,railroad, maritime, transit, andpipeline, including fundingmechanisms and past andpresent underlying problems
Relate and recommendimprovements for safety andsecurity issues pertaining totransportation networks,vehicles, people, and facilities,as well as the constructionand design of operational andmanagerial criteria for thedefense of people andproperty
Ability to analyze city planningas it relates to meeting theneeds of transporting people,goods and cargo
Ability to identify and applythe fundamentals of airtransportation as part of aglobal transportation system,including the technological,social, economical, andpolitical aspects of the systemas they apply to passengerand cargo operations andmanagement
Knowlege of thecharacteristics of commercial,public, and private vehicles,as well as road and highwayinfrastructure, and the factorsthat lead to differences in theeconomics, pricing, andoperations of the variousforms of highwaytransportation and evaluateeach method where used
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Ability to demonstrate, through comparisons and analysis, an evaluation of the physical, economic, and regulatory aspects of
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Employ supervisory andmanagement skills needed toeffectively lead and supportothers within a teamenvironment across businessfunctions
Apply research to solvebusiness problems andcommunicate the resultseffectively
Analyze and evaluate businessfunctions and processes,identify needs, and structurebusiness approaches usingproblem-solving, criticalthinking, and establishedmethodologies and standards
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BS Technical Management
Which major(s) did you complete in Technical Managemet? TechnicalManagement
InformationSecurity
ProjectManagement
Occupational Safety andHealth
Logistics EngineeringSciences
Management of InformationSystems
Facilities and ConstructionManagement
Know key principles of business and management disciplines and their business applications; and the possible interrelationships to technical management practices especially in the field of aviation and aerospace
Demonstrate a proficiency inidentifying and solvingproblems related to thespecialty areas of InformationSystems, InformationSecurity, Project Management,Logistics and Supply ChainManagement, EngineeringScience, or OccupationalSafety and Health knowledgeand the interrelationships tobusiness and technicalmanagement practices
Apply strategic and projectplanning principles andtechniques in a technicaloperation
Use general managerial skills(leadership, problem solving,and decision-making)
Use managerial skills incomputers
Use managerial skills intechnical writing
Use managerial skills inquantitative/mathematics
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Air transportation as part ofthe global, multi-modalsystem
Basic elements of SpaceTransportation System
State-of-the-art materials andpractices used in manufactureand maintenance of A/Avehicles
Human factors problems andanalysis
Major steps in developing aresearch study
Analysis of five majorresearch methodologies
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Master of Aeronautical Science
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Understand and apply sound and appropriate business practices, policy, procedures, regulations, ethics, concepts and skills
Apply the concepts and strategies involved in creating a marketing plan from an original idea to the execution strategy specific to a product/service
Analyze financial statements and utilize corporate finance concepts and techniques in decision making within organizations
Access, analyze, and communicate information using various business tools
Apply statistical and quantitative analysis to solve business problems
Integrate knowledge of macro-and micro-economic concepts to support operations in various industries
Formulate and execute strategies and policies required to achieve organizational goals in the competitive environment (such as airlines, airports, aerospace, manufacturing, customer service, and government)
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M Business Administration in Aviation
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Apply sound and appropriatecommunication skills andtechniques in the presentationof management/businessproblems and projects
Apply appropriate finance,economic, marketing andquantitativetechniques/concepts tobusiness projects, businessproblem solving and decisionmaking
Ability to function in andmanage multidisciplinaryteams
Understanding of professionaland ethical responsibility
Recognition for the need forlifelong learning
Think critically in order tounderstandengineering/business problemsform multiple perspectives
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MS Engineering Management
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Core leadership knowledge,competencies, skills, andbehaviors
Self-awareness as a leaderand a scalable framework toevaluate, assess, and renewleadership competencies
The capacities to coach,mentor, and engage theleadership capacities of othersto create high-performanceteams
Tools, techniques, andtheories to diagnoseorganizational issues, planeffective organizationalinterventions and evaluate theeffectiveness of organizationaltransformation efforts
Portable ability to applyleadership concepts andpractices at differentorganizational levels andwithin diverse functional ororganizational environments
Critical understanding of howto evaluate personalexperiences, prior knowledgeand coursework, andorganizational events within abusiness and leadershipcontext
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MS Leadership
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MS Leadership
Since graduation, have you been promoted? Yes, once Yes, more than once No
Since graduation, have you moved to another job? Yes, within my company Yes, to a new company No
If ERAU offered a doctorate in Leadership, when would you consider enrolling? Less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years More than 5 years Never
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Occasionally Rarely Never
Used the skills and competencies learned in the MS Leadership program
Continued to develop the skills and competencies learned in the MS Leadership program
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In hindsight, I recieved good value for my investment in the MS Leadership program
I would recommend the MS Leadership program to a friend
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MS Leadership
Since graduation, to what extent have you . . .
Please rate your level of agreement with the following:
How would you improve the MS Leadership program?
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Author research papers in theappropriate scientific style
Evaluate different modelingapproaches to solve problemsfor effective decision making
Design solutions for domesticand global transportationproblems
Choose appropriate inventorymanagement methods tooptimize inventory across thesupply chain
Recommend informationtechnology solutions fordifferent business needs
Analyze an organization’swarehousing and distributionneeds, recommend solutionsfor effective and efficientdistribution operations
Select purchasing policies,procedures in differentbusiness settings
Utilize appropriate metrics totrack the performance of thesupply chain
Effectively communicateinformation (in oral andwritten forms)
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MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management
What knowledge, skills and abilities, acquired during your education in the MSLSCM program, does your organization value?
What additional competencies should the MSLSCM program add to its curriculum to prepare its graduates for the industry?
Would you consider any certifications or professional development courses offered by ERAU-WW in order to stay current with industry needs?
Yes No No Response
Would you be willing to provide job opportunities, internships, or webinars to our current students? Yes No No Response
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Has the MSLSCM degree helped you achieve Better Position: Yes No
Position beforegraduation
Position aftergraduation
Any Salary Raise: None <5K 6-10K >10K
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Utilize management conceptsand skills in solving problemsand making improvementswithin organizations and/orreal world situations
Apply ethical and regulatorybasis of management instrategic and tactical aspectsof planning, executing,monitoring and controllingwith organizations and/or realworld situations
Apply and interpret thefundamentals of quantitativeand financial analysis tomanagement problems and/orprojects
Use communication skills todevelop defendable positionsusing data and informationfrom diverse sources andapply problem solvingstrategies to reachscientifically defendablesolutions
Present reports, analysis, andrecommendations in writtenand oral forms in aprofessional manner that ispersuasive and understood byaudience/readers of diverseages, cultural, experience, andeducational backgrounds
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MS Management
data to thoroughly understand complex and multi-dimensional situations. Be able to organize themes, explain concepts and theories, provide technical definitions and establish overall credibility
Be able to design and conductappropriate research projectsto solve problems inmanufacturing, production,distribution and sales ofproducts
Use computer, videoconferencing, and presentationtechnology to locate, collect,store, manage, anddisseminate information anddesign and deliver technical,professional, and personnelpresentations
Use critical thinking to exploreall aspects of complex andmultidimensional situationsand evaluate the impact andconsequences of decisions ondifferent audiences and todevelop defendable positionsusing data and informationfrom diverse sources
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Use scientific research skills to collect data and use those
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Ability to anticipate,recognize, evaluate, preventand control workplace safetyand occupational healthhazards within numerousindustries to protect people,property, the environment andorganizational operations
Ability to effectively managethe occupational safety andhealth function within avariety of industries
Ability to justify occupationalsafety and health programs,initiatives and control effortsthrough the use of businessand risk management metrics,by maintaining compliancewith applicable standards andregulations or throughscientific evaluation ofoutcomes
Ability to effectivelycommunicate and interact withpersons at all levels within anorganization and externallyabout occupational safety,health and environmentalmanagement
Practice and perform in anethical, moral, responsible,and accountable manner in allaspects, but especially in thepractice of safety
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MS Occupational Safety Management
and health research problem; complete a thorough review of the scholarly literature; formulate hypotheses; collect and appropriately analyze data; and, interpret and report research findings to improve the field of occupational safety and health or to provide solutions to an occupational safety and health problem
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Identify an occupational safety
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Understand the context ofproject management
Use accepted practices to planprojects
Use accepted practices toexecute projects
Use accepted practices tocontrol projects
Use accepted practices toproperly close projects
Understand and practiceproject management ethics
Understand and use projectteam building skills
Apply and interpretfundamentals of quantitativeand financial analysis
Demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding of the complexorganizational nature ofprojects including multi-national and multi-culturalstructures
Utilize accepted practices inthe establishment and controlof quality
Use critical thinking skills toconnect all aspects of projectmanagement with strategicplanning and goal setting
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MS Project Management
control and closure oftechnical projects (actual orsimulated) in the students’areas of technical expertiseand assess its value inmanaging projects
Evaluate the importance ofleadership skills in managingprojects and differentiateleadership from management,(evaluation) and identifydifferent leadership stylesappropriate to differing projectmanagement situations
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Utilize current projectmanagement software todevelop and execute planning,
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MS Project Management
Did you obtain the PMI PMP certification? Yes No
If not, do you plan to test for it within the next 6-12 months? Yes No
Was the curriculum taught in the Project Management degree current to the project management skills required in industry today?
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Was the curriculum taught in the Project Management degree relevant to the project management skills required in industry today?
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Understanding the needs ofthe super-system and theirimpact on systemdevelopment
Understanding how thebusiness (enterprise) andtechnology environmentinfluences systemdevelopment and its effect onits operating and socialenvironment
Ability to analyze stakeholderneeds to establish andmanage system requirementsthroughout its life cycle
Ability to evaluate the impactof system requirements interms of the draw ofdevelopmental and operationalresources, and the interactionof the system with itsenvironment
Ability to evaluate alternativesin developing system concepts
Understanding the need fordesigning for a systems lifecycle
Ability to develop theprocesses for validating andverifying a systems designand transition to operation
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M Systems Engineering
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Using computer techniques tosolve management problems
Understanding and applyingquantitative and statisticalskills for decision making
Using computer graphics toenhance verbal presentations
Understanding electronic datasystems and relationaldatabases
Using financial accounting andquality control processes
Applying statistical methods toproject development andproblem solutions
Understanding systemsdevelopment and operation
Understanding the role ofleadership and managementin a variety of organizationalalternatives
Understanding the role ofcommunication in teambuilding and motivation
Assessing the regulatory,ethical, and legalenvironments of anorganization or industry
Understanding marketingtechniques applicable totechnical operations
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MS Technical Management
planning in the technical
environment
Using management scienceprinciples and software tomake better decisions
Understanding the cost andprocess of improving productquality in an organization
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Understanding project management and tactical
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Analyze the fundamentals ofunmanned systems, includingthe technological, social,environmental, and politicalaspects of the system toexamine, compare, analyzeand recommend conclusions
Compare and contrast currentunmanned system issues,identify contributing factors,and formulate strategies toaddress or further investigate
Evaluate and recommend theincorporation of newtechnologies, methods,processes, or concepts withcurrent unmanned systemapplications, managementpractices, or operationalpolicies
Critically justify and validateunmanned system designconfigurations to support safe,efficient, and effectiveoperations in applicabledomains (air, space, ground,and maritime), includingassessing appropriateness ofmajor elemental components;evaluating limitations andconstraints; formulatingtheory of operation; andsupporting perceived need
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MS Unmanned Systems
others in the unmanned systems field
Investigate a currentunmanned systems researchproblem; complete a thoroughreview of the scholarlyliterature; formulatehypotheses; collect andappropriately analyze data;and, interpret and reportresearch findings to improvethe field of unmannedsystems or to providesolutions to an unmannedsystems application problem
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Effectively communicate concepts, designs, theories, and supporting material with
system specialties into a system's development
Ability to employ a life cycleprocess for a given system
Ability to select appropriate systems engineering planning, monitoring and controlling, and the logistics and operations methods to effect robust system development and implementation
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Ability to incorporate thetimely integration of bothenterprise functions and
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Understand and apply the fundamentals of Airframe Maintenance, including structural design, construction, inspection, repair, and maintenance
Basic knowledge and understanding of common airframe systems and apply system knowledge in basic troubleshooting techniques
Understand and apply the fundamentals of General Aviation Maintenance, including mathematics, physics, electricity, weight and balance, maintenance record keeping, commonly accepted maintenance practices, and the privileges and limitations of the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic to recognize problems and recommend solutions
Understand and apply the fundamentals of Powerplant Maintenance, including reciprocating, turbine, and propeller design and construction, performance, operation, inspection, repair and maintenance to solve problems
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Undergraduate Certificate of Completion in Aviation Maintenance Technology (Part 65)
understanding of common powerplant systems and apply system knowledge in basic troubleshooting techniques
Adequate preparation to take the FAA A&P written, oral, and practical examination
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Basic knowledge and