Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Civil Aviation Cabin Services Program students successfully completed the 2026 Mock-up Trainings, one of the most critical practical training components of the aviation industry. The 3-day long intensive and comprehensive training program was attended by total of 75 students. The training program offer the students a high level learning experience integrated with theoretical knowledge.
Through highly realistic simulations replicating an actual aircraft cabin environment, the training aimed to further strengthen students’ professional skills and ensure they are fully prepared to respond effectively to potential emergency situations. The program covered cabin fire and smoke scenarios, as well as decompression incidents, in comprehensive detail. Additionally, both ditching and emergency landing procedures were practiced hands-on.
During the program, students underwent extensive training on recognizing and correctly operating the emergency equipment available in the aircraft cabin. Various devices — including fire extinguishers, oxygen systems, life vests, and emergency exit tools — were practiced through realistic, scenario-driven simulations. These sessions helped enhance students’ ability to stay composed in high-pressure situations and make sound decisions during emergencies.
Throughout the training, key cabin crew competencies, including teamwork, leadership, passenger handling, and communication during crisis situations, were strongly emphasized. The instructor-led practical sessions enhanced not only the students’ individual capabilities but also their ability to work effectively as part of a team. The demanding training schedule further highlighted the students’ capacity to adapt to the standards and discipline of the professional aviation environment.
Based on the final assessments, it was reported that most of the participating students successfully met the targeted learning objectives. Aslı Akı, Coordinator of EMU Civil Aviation Cabin Services Program, underlined that the Mock-up trainings are conducted in accordance with international aviation standards and emphasized that their main goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to enter the industry fully prepared.
Assist. Prof. Dr. İlkay Yorgancı, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Tourism, also made remarks on the topic, underscoring that practice-based education is one of the faculty’s top priorities. She emphasized that the aviation industry is among the fields where discipline, responsibility, and crisis management skills must be maintained at the highest level. Assist. Prof. Dr. Yorgancı stated that providing students with training in realistic simulation environments such as Mock-up significantly contributes to their goal of educating them not only as graduates, but also as professionals fully prepared for the sector. She further noted that, as the Faculty of Tourism, they aim to offer an education model that aligns with international standards, is practice-oriented, and closely integrated with the industry.
The successful completion of the 2026 Mock-up trainings once again highlighted EMU’s strong emphasis on hands-on education, demonstrating that graduating students have been equipped with the expertise and competencies required to stand out in the aviation sector. The intensive three-day program, attended by 75 students, concluded as an efficient and rewarding experience in both academic and professional terms.