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I chose to study the SHFA master's because courses at Cranfield University combine research with practice. During my studies, I had to develop a safety assessment of an aircraft built by Cranfield University, Cranfield A1, and I am going to fly with Cranfield National Flying Laboratory (NFLC) as part of my course.
My career aspiration after graduating is to work in the airline industry as a safety engineer and Cranfield University is helping me in achieving this goal by teaching skills that are applicable to the safety engineering field. My favourite thing about Cranfield University is the Rolls-Royce flight simulator in the AIRC building, where I had the opportunity to simulate a landing with a sidestick and a tablet.
The course offered a perfect balance of research exposure and practical skills training, which I knew would be beneficial in enhancing my career. This opportunity presented a perfect amalgamation of learning and experience that I was looking forward to. The programme aims to equip graduates with skills and information to improve performance and safety in the aviation industry in a meaningful and lasting way and so I chose to enrol myself in this course.
There have been many highlights throughout the course, but personally, the most memorable experience for me was our visit to the Rolls-Royce Future Systems Simulator (FSS). It was fascinating to fly two sessions, one with the side-stick and the other with a complete touchscreen panel.
Cranfield University blog by Joao Paulo Costa Antunes De MacEdo Joao Paulo Costa Antunes De MacEdo is studying for an MSc in Safety and Human Factors in Aviation. Here, he talks about what led him to become interested in studying aircraft safety, how he is finding his course so far, and his future career plans.