ECTS - Airline Recruitment Preparation

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Airline Recruitment Preparation (PLT428) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Airline Recruitment Preparation PLT428 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course is designed to prepare aspiring pilots for recruitment processes of airlines, including exams such as the Turkish Airlines English Exam, DLR 1 (English), DLR 2, Mollymawk (English), TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC. The course aims to equip students with essential communication skills, grammatical structures, exam strategies, and behavioral interview techniques required for success in these assessments.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. Understand the structure and requirements of airline recruitment processes, including exams and interviews. 2. Develop technical English skills, including grammar and vocabulary, to succeed in airline-specific language assessments. 3. Practice and improve cognitive skills and situational awareness through DLR 1, DLR 2, and Mollymawk test preparations. 4. Acquire essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required for success in TOEFL and IELTS exams. 5. Enhance behavioral interview techniques, including the use of the STAR method and scenario-based responses. 6. Develop effective communication strategies and aviation- specific vocabulary for professional environments. 7. Learn nonverbal communication skills, including body language techniques, to make a positive impression during interviews. 8. Apply theoretical knowledge in simulated real-world exam and interview scenarios. 9. Analyze personal performance in practice sessions to identify strengths and areas for improvement. 10. Gain comprehensive insights into certification processes and final evaluations for airline recruitment.
Course Content 1. Overview of airline interview processes 2. Practice with real exam questions for technical English 3. Scenario-based behavioral interview applications 4. Development of aviation English vocabulary and communication strategies 5. Acquisition of fundamental skills for IELTS and TOEFL

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Overview of Airline Recruitment Processes Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 1: The Safety Case for Introducing International Aviation Language Proficiency Requirements
2 General Overview of English Aviation Terminology Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 2: General Introduction to Language Proficiency and Language Acquisition
3 Turkish Airlines English Exam (Grammar & Vocabulary) Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 7: Language Proficiency Training
4 DLR 1 (Cognitive Skills & Verbal Reasoning) Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 5: Implementation
5 DLR 2 (Teamwork & Communication Skills) Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 3: Aeronautical Radiotelephony Communications
6 Mollymawk Test (Situational Awareness & Decision Making) Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 6: Language Testing Criteria for Global Harmonization
7 Introduction to TOEFL and IELTS (Reading & Listening Skills) ETS (2024). TOEFL iBT Official Guide Chapter 2: Reading Section
8 Midterm Exam
9 Introduction to TOEFL and IELTS (Writing & Speaking Skills) ETS (2024). TOEFL iBT Official Guide Chapter 4: Speaking Section
10 Technical Questions and Interview Practice Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Appendix D: Aviation Language Qualifications
11 Behavioral Interview Questions Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Appendix E: Modern Language Training Methods — Historical Background
12 Body Language and Nonverbal Communication Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 7: Language Proficiency Training
13 Real Exam and Interview Simulation ETS (2024). TOEFL iBT Official Guide Chapter 6: Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test 1
14 Learning from Mistakes and Enhancing Strengths ETS (2024). TOEFL iBT Official Guide Appendix: Performance Feedback for Test Takers
15 Final Evaluation and Certification Processes Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Chapter 4: ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) Concerning Language Proficiency Requirements
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. ICAO (2023). Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements. International Civil Aviation Organization.
Other Sources 2. Emery, H. (2020). Aviation English for ICAO Compliance: A Practical Guide to Meeting Language Proficiency Requirements. Macmillan Education. Turkish Airlines (2023). Recruitment Process Guidelines. Official Turkish Airlines website. FAA (2023).

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 30
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight.
2 Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios.
3 Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations.
4 Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management.
5 Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions.
6 Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations.
7 Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios.
8 Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews.
9 Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews.
10 Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities.
11 Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication.
12 Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management.
13 Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes.
14 Manages teams and uses resources efficiently.
15 Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises.
16 Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles.
17 Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties.
18 Complies with safety standards.
19 Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector.
20 Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods.
21 Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement.
22 Plans personal professional development goals.
23 Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach.
24 Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems.
25 Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions.
26 Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment.
27 Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training.
28 Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures.
29 Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios.
30 Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes.
31 Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations.
32 Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 3 9 27
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 125