Hellenic Air Force Technical NCO Academy

Aircraft Technician

An Aircraft Technician is engaged in the maintenance and servicing of aircraft and helicopters. He can also be a member of the crew in aircraft and helicopters (as a Flight Mechanic).

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Aircraft Mechanic attends the following subjects:

• AERODYNAMICS
• AIRCRAFT (AIRCRAFT SERVICING SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, GROUND SUPPORT VEHICLES, NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTION (Ν.D.Ι.), AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT WEAPON SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT FUEL SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT OXYGEN SYSTEMS, F.B.W.)
• MECHANICAL FLIGHT PRINCIPLES
• AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE - LOADING
• MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY PROCESSES
• RECIPROCATING ENGINES
• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• ELECTROTECHNICS
• THERMODYNAMICS
• FUEL - LUBRICANTS
• ANALOG & DIGITAL CIRCUIT PRINCIPLES
• MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY
• MECHANIC RESISTANCE
• AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS
• DESIGN
• MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY
• ENGINE ELEMENTS
• AIRCRAFT – HELICOPTER STRUCTURE
• AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Transport Means & Machinery Technician

A Transport Means & Machinery Technician is engaged in the maintenance of ground transportation means and vehicles which support Aircraft.

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Motor Vehicle Mechanic attends the following subjects:

• AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES
• PHYSICS - MECHANICS
• ELEVATING MACHINE
• MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY PROCESSES
• SPECIAL VEHICLES - MACHINERY
• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• ELECTRIC – ELECTRONIC VEHICLE SYSTEMS
• ELECTROTECHNICS
• ANALOG & DIGITAL CIRCUIT PRINCIPLES
• THERMODYNAMICS
• FUEL- LUBRICANTS
• REACTION ENGINES
• INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
• AIRCRAFT SUPPORT MACHINERY
• MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY
• FLUID MECHANICS
• ENGINE DESIGN
• MECHANIC RESISTANCE
• VEHICLES
• ENGINE ELEMENTS
• MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY
• VEHICLE AIR-CONDITIONING
• HYDROPNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

Electrical Systems Technician

An Electrical Systems Technician is engaged in the maintenance of the electric systems of aircraft, vehicles, ground means and electric installations in HAF Bases.

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Electrician attends the following subjects:

• AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES
• ENGINE PRINCIPLES
• ELECTRIC SYSTEMS AUTOMATIZATION
• MAINTENANCE – SUPPLY PROCESSES
• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• INTERNAL ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS - REGULATIONS
• THEORY OF ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS
• ANALOG ELECTRONICS
• DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
• ELECTROTECHNICS
• AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
• AIRPORT ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
• ELECTRIC ENGINES
• ELECTRIC SYSTEMS OF GROUND MEANS
• ELECTRIC MEASUREMENTS
• PRODUCTION - TRANSPORTATION- DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
• ELECTROLOGY DESIGN
• HEATING – COOLING – AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY

Weapons Technician

A Weaposn Technician is engaged in the maintenance and servicing of aircraft defense systems, portable armament, anti-aircraft weapons, as well as the maintenance, storage and transportation of ammunition.

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Weapon Specialist attends the following subjects:

• AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES OF GUIDED WEAPONS
• MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY PROCESSES
• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• ANALOG ELECTRONICS
• DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
• ELECTROTECHNICS
• ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS THEORY
• MACHINERY TECHNOLOGY
• PORTABLE ARMAMENT
• ULTRARED RADIATION MISSILES
• ANTIAIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
• AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES
• ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION MISSILES
• SMART WEAPONS
• SYSTEM PRINCIPLES OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL
• AIRCRAFT DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• AMMUNITION
• DESIGN
• EXPLOSIVES TECHNOLOGY 
• MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY
• TECHNOLOGY OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND MEASUREMENTS
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY ON ARMAMENTS

Airport Facilities Technician

An Airport Facilities Technician is engaged in the study, supervision, construction and maintenance of building installations of HAF.

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Air Force Maintenance Technician attends the following subjects:

• ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING DESIGN – PC
• SOIL MECHANICS - FOUNDATIONS
• PREFABRICATIONS
• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• ELECTRIC INSTALLATIONS
• WORKSITE ORGANIZATION – STRUCTURE MACHINES
• MATERIAL RESISTANCE
• ROAD CONSTRUCTION
• REINFORCED CONCRETE
• STATISTICS
• TECHNICAL LAW
• TECHNICAL MECHANICS
• TOPOGRAPHY
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY
• HYDRAULICS
• BUILDING MATERIALS
• TECHNICAL GEOLOGY
• CONSTRUCTION
• STEEL STRUCTURES
• AIRPORTS
• SPECIAL MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS
• AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEERING ISSUES
• MAINTENANCE OF AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS
• BUILDING REPAIRS
• COMMAND AND ADMINISTRATION OF STRUCTURES

Telecommunications – Electronics Technician

A Telecommunications – Electronics Technician is engaged in the maintenance and repair of system machinery related to ground and aircraft telecommunications, navigation systems, as well as all kinds of HAF electronic devices.

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Telecommunications – Electronics Specialist attends the following subjects:

• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• ANALOG ELECTRONICS
• ELECTROTECHNICS
• ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS THEORY
• PC OPERATION PRINCIPLES
• PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
• VISUAL PROGRAMMING
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY
• TECHNOLOGY OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND MEASUREMENTS
• MICROWAVE ARRANGEMENTS
• AUTO CONTROL SYSTEM PRINCIPLES
• DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
• TRANSMISSION – RECEPTION TECHNOLOGY
• APPLIED ELECTRONICS
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
• RADAR THEORY
• ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION
• TRANSMISSION LINES –ANTENNAE
• DATA BASES
• COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
• MICROCOMPUTERS
• BUILDING, CONTROL AND REPAIR OF ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

Flight Controller

A Flight Controlleris engaged in the supervision (via radar) of the National Aerospace, direction and guidance of HAF aircraft, control of Air Traffic as well as air defense systems.

Specialty Subjects:

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Air Traffic Controller attends the following subjects:

• AERODYNAMIC PRINCIPLES
• AERONAUTICS
• ΑIR DEFENCE
• MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY PROCESSES
• ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
• AIR TRAFFIC
• ELECTROTECHNICS
• RADAR THEORY
• METEOROLOGY
• GROUND AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS
• ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY
• ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION
• ELECTRONIC ELEMENTS THEORY
• SUPERVISION THEORY BY USE OF RADAR MANUAL
• SUPERVISION THEORY BY USE OF RADAR AUTO
• ELECTRONIC WAR
• BALLISTICS
• TRANSMISSION & RECEPTION SYSTEMS
• DATA COMMUNICATION
• DIRECTION AND CONTROL THEORY BY USE OF RADAR

Supply Specialist

ASupply Specialist is engaged in supplies and logistics. That is, the storage and distribution of all the means needed for the conduct and support of operations.

Specialty Subjects

During his/ her studies in the Academy, the Supply Specialist attends the following subjects:

• SUPPLY SYSTEM
• FLIGHT PRINCIPLES
• GENERAL ISSUES ON SUPPLY
• GENERAL LOGISTICS
• SPECIAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY PROCESSES
• OPERATING SUPPLY SYSTEMS   
• FUEL – LUBRICANTS - AMMUNITION
• INTEGRAL INFORMATIVE SUPPLY SYSTEM
• HAF SUPPLIES – CREDIT – BUDGET
• POLITICAL ECONOMICS – FINANCIAL LAW
• ELEMENTS OF COMMERCIAL LAW
• ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC FINANCE
•  ENGLISH PROVISIONAL - FINANCIAL TERMINOLOGY
• FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
• HAF PROVISIONING SYSTEM 
• MATERIAL TRANSPORT - HANDLING
• SUPPLY SUPPORT
• HAF SUPPLY CHAIN
• MATERIAL NAMING
• LOGISTICS - MONITORING OF SUPPLIES
• SPECIAL SUPPLY PROCESSES
• PRIVATE ECONOMICS – ADMINISTRATION
• STATISTIC POSSIBILITY THEORY

Common Subjects

In addition to the specialty specific subjects taught in each specialty, the following common subjects are taught to every specialty

• AIR DEFENCE – LOCAL DEFENCE
• PORTABLE WEAPONS
• LEADERSHIP - COMMAND
• HEALTH AND SAFETY
• ADMINISTRATION
• ELEMENTS OF LAW
• REGULATIONS ON ARMY CORRESPONDENCE
• COMPUTER SCIENCE
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE