Voіevoda K. Professional training of aviation security specialists at European regional ICAO training centers

The dissertation is devoted to the study of professional training of aviation security specialists at the European Regional Training Centers of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The essence, peculiarities of the content and structure of professional training of aviation safety specialists have been revealed. The scientific-pedagogical and legislative basis for professional training of aviation security specialists has been analyzed. The peculiarities of the organization of professional training of aviation security specialists in the European regional ICAO training centers have been characterized, namely: competent approach to training, domination of practical training, dual system of education, effective cooperation with other ICAO training centers, quick information exchange. Based on the comparative analysis of the current state of professional training of aviation security specialists at the regional ICAO training centers in Europe and in Ukraine, different approaches to the organization of training have been determined, which are aimed at providing the appropriate level of training of aviation security specialists. The purpose, content, tasks, methods, forms of professional training of aviation security specialists at European and Ukrainian ICAO training centers have been described. The experience of professional training of aviation security specialists at European regional ICAO training centers has been investigated and some ways of its implementation into the educational process of Ukrainian higher educational institutions have been outlined. It is recommended to improve the professional training of aviation security specialists at the governmental, strategic, structural, organizational, content, procedural levels.