Abstract:

Purpose- The aim of this study is to examine the professional backgrounds of the lecturers working in the civil aviation cabin services program and compare them in terms of private and state universities. Instructors play an important role in the training and development of the qualified workforce needed by the aviation industry. At the same time, this study aims to contribute to the literature and to offer suggestions about what can be done in the programs that provide education in the field of aviation. Methodology- In this study, the list of private and state universities that accept students to the civil aviation cabin services program was created by examining the 2021 Higher Education Programs and Quotas Guide of OSYM. According to the list created, the web pages of the relevant vocational schools were scanned and the cv's and contact addresses of the instructors were reached. Information forms prepared within the scope of the relevant study were sent to the e-mail addresses of the instructors who did not have a CV on the website. Findings- In the findings obtained as a result of the research, the number, graduation and sector experiences of the academicians working in the civil aviation cabin services program in private and public universities are given. Conclusion- Considering the findings of the study; There are a total of 41 civil aviation cabin services programs, 24 of which are in private and 17 in state universities, that accept students according to the 2021 guideline of OSYM. Considering the programs currently waiting to be approved by YÖK, it is seen that this program has increased rapidly in recent years.

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