Guest in the Classroom: Aircraft Technology Students Meet the Defense Industry
Defence industry technician Ceren Tokyay discussed production, maintenance, quality, and technical career paths, introducing Aircraft Technology students to opportunities in the defence sector.
Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Vocational School Aircraft Technology Program and Technology Transfer Club jointly held “A Guest in Class,” connecting students with industry professionals. Defense Industry Technician Ceren Tokyay was the guest at “Industry Gathering: Working as a Technician in the Defense Industry.”
The event aimed to introduce Aircraft Technology students firsthand to technicians’ roles in defense, help them understand production and maintenance processes in defense technologies and develop awareness of industry diversity. Providing insights to guide career planning was a central objective.
Ceren Tokyay delivered a detailed presentation on technicians’ responsibilities in defense, production and maintenance disciplines, quality processes, technical responsibilities in military projects, engineer–technician cooperation and documentation management. An interactive question-and-answer session explored technician roles in defense projects, particularly career progression and technical specialization.
The Technology Transfer Office, Aircraft Technology Program and Technology Transfer Club organized the event, with planning and implementation led by TTO Director Lecturer Muhammed Emin Özmen.