Artificial Intelligence for Aviation Applications

What the Course is About

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines or computer systems to perform tasks which would normally require human intelligence.  Such tasks may include visual perception, speech recognition, and content generation, amongst others.  AI effectively tries to mimic the thinking process, and the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human brain.

AI is becoming ubiquitous and is finding its way in many industries, including aviation. This highlights the need for aviation professionals to have a baseline understanding of AI and its impact on aviation. This course seeks to address this need by providing aviation professionals of all backgrounds with a basic, yet broad, understanding of AI and its application to aviation. 

The course begins with a brief look at the history of AI and a description of key AI capabilities and applications. It then describes different ML techniques and algorithms; presents real-world applications of AI in the aviation industry; and discusses various aspects of trustworthy AI and their implications for the aviation sector.

Target Audience

Students, entry-level, mid- to senior level aviation professionals

Learning Experience

5 hours (may vary from on student to another), linear format.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Highlight key milestones in the history of AI
• Describe key capabilities of AI
• Explain basic AI concepts and techniques
• Discuss how AI is being applied to aviation
• Explain the challenges associated with AI in the context of aviation
• Discuss the pillars of trustworthy and ethical AI

Skills

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of an AI system
• Identify new applications of AI in aviation
• Detect new trends in AI

Competence

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Data-based decision making