Maintenance Conference

EATS is entirely dedicated to airline simulation and training, allowing you to discover the latest innovative training solutions. Supported by the training industry and subject matter experts, the EATS 2024 Maintenance Training Conference provided practical solutions for your day to day challenges and offered key insights into the future of the industry.

Maintenance Conference Moderator: Claudio Marturano, T-C-Alliance

Day 1 – Wednesday 6^th November 2024

0900-1030  Session 1 – Keynote Presentations
(combined Pilot, ATO, Cabin Crew & Maintenance)
1) Dr. Ana Vieira de Mata, Chairwoman of the Board, Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority
2) Captain Philip Adrian, Co-Chair, ATPG
The New Training Paradigm
3) Captain Jean-Michel Bigarré, President, AMFTA
The Aircraft Manufacturer Flight Training Association (AMFTA)

1030-1115  Coffee Break
Sponsored by: EPST / COMPASS

1115-1245  Session 2 – Challenges for the Future
1) Hans Mayer, President, European Aviation Maintenance Training Committee (EAMTC)
Keynote
2) Harald Schween, Head of Sales & Marketing, Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH
Recruiting & Retaining Maintenance Technician Talents in the Aviation Industry
3) Delfim Dores, COO, LAS Maintenance & Mónica Teixeira, Training Manager, LAS Training
Training the Next Aircraft Maintenance Generation: Synergy Between Human Factors, Emotional Learning and Social Skills

1245-1415  Lunch

1415-1545  Session 3 – Efficient Training
1) Christian Delmas, Head of Airbus Maintenance Training, Airbus
Your Challenge to Develop and Keep Competent Mechanics – The OEM Contribution
2) Søren Seindal Agner, CEO, AEROTEAM Training Solutions
Introducing Scenario Based Training into the Training Environment
3) Steve Pennington, Senior Manager, Boeing Global Services
The Evaluation of Training Efficacy in Aviation Maintenance

1545-1630  Coffee Break
Sponsored by: EPST / COMPASS

1630-1800  Session 4 – Round Table Discussion
Human Factors & Learning Methodology

1800-1900  Networking Reception

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Day 2 – Thursday 7^th November 2024

0900-1030  Session 5 – New Training Methods
1) Dr. Taja Hillier, Director of Data Intelligence, Mission Decisions
Accelerating Ground School and Type Ratings with AI Coaches
2) James Scarpa, Training Instructor – Aircraft Maintenance, Skywest Airlines
Maintenance Training Design for Improved Outcomes
3) Claudio Marturano, CEO, T-C-Alliance
Fostering a Future of Safety: Training in Aviation Risk Management

1030-1115  Coffee Break
Sponsored by: HelpMeSee

1115-1245  Session 6 – Round Table Discussion
Using Modern Technology

1245-1415  Lunch

1415-1545  Session 7 – Innovative Solutions
1) Michael Gladstone, Aviation Market Lead, TiER1 Performance & Zac Ryland, Principle Experience Designer, TiER1 Performance
Modernizing Training to Engage the Modern Employee
2) Luís Santana, Head of Specific Projects & Strategy Management, Quidgest
Optimizing Aviation Training with Innovative Software Solutions
3) Carlo de Cocq, Managing Director, AviTMS
TBD

1545-1630 Coffee Break
Sponsored by: HelpMeSee

1630-1800  Session 8 – VR/Technology
(combined Pilot, ATO, Cabin Crew & Maintenance)
1) Fabi Riesen, CEO & Founder, Loft Dynamics
Harnessing the Power of VR to Revolutionize Fixed-Wing Pilot Training
2) Neil Waterman, Commercial Aviation Director, ASTi
Regulation: Roadblock or Backstop? A Tale of Innovation, Frustration and Better-Together with the FAA – Has SATCE Come of Age?
3) René Veerman, CCO, ProSim Training Solutions & Captain Cengiz Arbac, Managing Director, IFTC
Virtual Instructor Extended Reality Tool: A User Perspective