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Integrating T-Shaped Competency Models in Interdisciplinary Aviation and Engineering Education
No full textAs rapid technological change disrupts the engineering workforce, engineering education must move beyond traditional discipline-siloed instruction toward models that cultivate both specialization and adaptability. This study examines how a T-shaped competency framework, combining deep technical expertise with broad interdisciplinary skills, can be integrated into engineering curricula as an alternative to conventional single-domain teaching approaches. Through a curriculum case study focused on electric propulsion and drone-based instruction in an online environment, we illustrate how simulation tools, CAD platforms, programming, and embedded systems can simultaneously foster vertical depth and horizontal breadth. Drones serve as integrative teaching platforms that merge mechanical, electrical, and computational principles, enabling students to develop cross-functional competencies not typically emphasized in traditional curricula. Rather than a controlled comparison, the study demonstrates how the T-shaped model can enhance curricular agility and student preparedness for technological disruption. The findings suggest that embedding interdisciplinary, technology-rich learning experiences within a T-shaped framework may better equip engineering graduates to adapt to evolving workforce demands than conventional discipline-centric models
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No full textAssessing Mid-Air Collision Risk Between Commercial Aircraft and Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems: A Functional Resonance Analysis Approach
Full text linkUnauthorized use of small drones is becoming a serious threat, raising new safety concerns in commercial aviation. Although collisions between drones and aircraft are still rare, near misses indicate potential risks of serious accidents. This study uses the Functional Resonance Analysis Method to assess systemic hazards from drone encounters in controlled airspace. Voluntary pilot safety reports and previous research on collision techniques and pilot responses were reviewed. The initial risk assessment was rated high, underscoring the need for targeted mitigation strategies. Recommended measures include stricter regulations, geofencing, training, improved reporting, and advanced detect-and-avoid systems. These actions could significantly lower the risk and enhance overall safety management. This study demonstrates that the Functional Resonance Analysis Method can be an effective tool for airline operators to help identify emerging hazards and proactively incorporate mitigation measures into safety systems
Bridging the Gap: OBAP as a Catalyst for Access and Inclusion in Aerospace
Full text linkThe Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) plays a pivotal role in addressing the longstanding racial and gender disparities within the U.S. aviation/aerospace workforce. Despite industry growth and increased demand for talent, Black Americans remain significantly underrepresented across most aviation professions. This position paper explores OBAP’s function as an equity intermediary—an entity that bridges gaps in access, exposure, and opportunity for minoritized individuals, particularly Black Americans. To accomplish this the paper takes three positions: (1) OBAP plays a key role in the recruitment/retention of minoritized individuals—particularly Black Americans—in the aviation/aerospace industry; (2). OBAP’s programs, namely, EA, ACE, and SFA may increase the participation rates of minoritized individuals in aviation/aerospace because of the exposure, access, and education the programs provide; and (3) OBAP can aid in the aviation/aerospace industry diversification by providing a population that has existed “in plain sight” for years, but has been overlooked historically. By drawing upon scholarship in public administration, STEM education, social equity, and nonprofits, the manuscript outlines certain barriers to entry and offers critical insight for organizational leaders wanting to move the needle. Ultimately, this manuscript contributes to both academic and practitioner discourses by advocating for greater acknowledgment, support, and measurement of minority-serving nonprofits like OBAP, whose efforts remain essential to redressing inequities in STEM-related fields and ensuring a more inclusive future for aviation/aerospace professionals
