Ingénieur des études et de l'exploitation de l'aviation civile facts for kids
The IEEAC (pronounced "ee-yak") is a special group of engineers in France who work in civil aviation. Their full title in French is Ingénieur des études et de l'exploitation de l'aviation civile, which means "Civil Aviation Operations Engineer." These engineers play a very important role in making sure that flights are safe and run smoothly every day.
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What is an IEEAC?
An IEEAC is like a behind-the-scenes hero for airplanes and airports. They are experts who help manage and operate everything related to civil aviation. This includes things like designing air traffic control systems, making sure airports are safe and efficient, and planning how airspaces are used. They work to keep planes flying safely and on time.
What do they do?
IEEACs have many different jobs. They might:
- Help manage air traffic, making sure planes don't get too close to each other.
- Work on airport operations, like how planes land, take off, and move around on the ground.
- Develop new technologies to improve aviation safety and efficiency.
- Make sure that all aviation rules and regulations are followed.
- Plan for the future of air travel, like how to handle more planes and passengers.
They are a key part of the team that keeps the skies safe for everyone.
Where do IEEACs work?
IEEACs work for the French civil aviation authorities. This is a big government organization in France that oversees all aspects of flying. Think of it as the main boss for everything related to planes, airports, and air traffic in France. As of 2011, there were 777 IEEACs working among over 13,000 other agents in this organization, making them an important part of the team.
How do you become an IEEAC?
To become an IEEAC, you need to go through special training. The main place where this training happens is the École nationale de l'aviation civile (which means "National School of Civil Aviation") in Toulouse, France. This university is often called ENAC for short. Students usually complete their third year of training at ENAC to become an IEEAC. It's a very specialized school that teaches them everything they need to know about aviation engineering and operations.
References
- Ariane Gilotte, Jean-Philippe Husson et Cyril Lazerge, 50 ans d'Énac au service de l'aviation, Édition S.E.E.P.P, 1999
