The targeted training of the students enrolled in aeronautical programs.

There is considered the training process as the feedback system and its components, the reasons of the disagreement between input and output “signals” of the system (required competencies and achieved knowledge), some ways for the provision of stable and qualitative educational process. The most important of them is the targeted training. The tasks of the targeted training are the following: - acquisition knowledge the non-fixed in the textbooks; - use of modern equipment installed at the industry; - motivation of students; - reduction of duration for adaptation of students to solution the engineering tasks by themselves; - regulation of the stable relationship with the industry.

There is discussed the content of the targeted training conducted by MAI in tight integration with aerospace industry: - the modification of the curriculums, preparation of the new courses with goal the acquisition of new technology; - training on new specialties and programs including multidisciplinary programs; - work with the secondary school students.

The forms of the targeted training are considered. They are the following: the “basic” departments and educational centers at the industrial companies and scientific centers, professional practice at the industry, active participation of highly qualified staff from the industry to the training process, etc. The efficiency of the targeted training, in particular, the decrease of the duration for adaptation of students to the solution of engineering tasks by themselves is discussed.

Proceedings of the 10th International CDIO Conference, Barcelona, Spain, June 15-19 2014