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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Interest in aircraft manufacturing is growing in Moscow schools. Currently, 22 educational institutions have opened aircraft manufacturing classes. Over 700 children are enrolled in them—almost 50% more than last year. This program is part of the "Engineering Class in a Moscow School" project and helps high school students develop a clear educational path for a future career in one of the most high-tech industries. The Moscow school's press service explained what is taught in the aircraft manufacturing classes. Department of Education and Science.
"In aircraft manufacturing classes, future engineers study mathematics, physics, and computer science in depth to successfully pass the Unified State Exam and gain admission to leading technical universities. At the same time, they master modern skills in specialized courses: they learn programming, fly drones, work with 3D models, and use additive manufacturing. The students also visit leading design bureaus, which helps them make an informed choice about an engineering career," the department's press service reported.
The program's uniqueness lies in its flexibility. High school students can simultaneously attend school and pursue vocational training at a college. The curricula of educational institutions, including universities, do not overlap but rather complement each other.
Practical training is a key element of their preparation: students, under the guidance of professors from leading Moscow universities, develop projects whose successful defense at scientific and practical conferences earns up to 10 additional points toward the Unified State Exam. Industrial partners offer tours of enterprises for the students, introducing them to the profession and their future employers.
"In 10th grade, we developed individual projects under the guidance of teachers from the Moscow Aviation Institute. Several times a week, we went to the institute for lectures and tours, interacting with teachers and students, which was very useful and interesting. We also had engineering breaks there—intensive courses and practical classes in 3D modeling, information technology, robotics, and aircraft and helicopter engineering. We also had several physics workshops at Bauman Moscow State Technical University: during experiments, we studied hydraulics and physical phenomena," said Arseniy Kravchenko, a student at School No. 1538.
Along with their school studies, the students complete the "UAV Operator" program at the college. Upon completion, they will receive an official certificate confirming their professional qualifications. Students learn to operate drones weighing up to 30 kilograms, acquire skills in drone setup and calibration, troubleshooting, weather assessment, and flight logging.
Philipp Kodatenko, a student at School No. 1538, said he and his classmates attended college classes for six months. First, the students learned the basics of piloting and air law, as well as the intricacies of flight registration, and then flew simulators and real drones. Although mastering the controls was challenging, the student said the experience was indescribable—he really enjoyed it. Philipp and his team then developed a training drone with a simplified assembly system, easy controls, and high maintainability.
Throughout the school year, students in aircraft manufacturing classes attend field trips to partner companies. These include the Chernyshev Moscow Machine-Building Enterprise, Sheremetyevo International Airport, Rostec State Corporation, and the United Aircraft Corporation. This allows students to gain a deeper understanding of their future profession, learn about cutting-edge aircraft manufacturing technologies, and ask questions of leading industry experts.
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