Development of digital competency curriculum framework for prospective ground handling professionals
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Airport, Aviation Education, Curriculum, Ground Handling, Information Technology
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The rise of IT technology in airports has highlighted the need for personnel equipped with digital skills to manage modern aviation operations effectively. This study investigates whether the current workforce possesses adequate IT competencies by conducting field observations at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and interviews with its staff and general manager. The findings emphasize the pivotal role of IT skills in enhancing safety, streamlining operations, and delivering superior service quality. However, significant barriers, such as limited resources, resistance to change, and the absence of standardized frameworks, hinder the development of these competencies. The study proposes tailored training programs that integrate IT skill development into routine staff training and emphasizes the creation of a structured digital competency curriculum framework for ground-handling professionals. These results underscore the urgent need for digital competency development in the aviation sector, aligning with global trends that prioritize IT in improving reliability and safety standards. Addressing these gaps is imperative for fostering a resilient and adaptable workforce capable of meeting the industry's evolving technological demands
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Perdana Kusuma, N. M. . and Awan, A. (2025) “Development of digital competency curriculum framework for prospective ground handling professionals”, Jurnal Mantik, 9(1), pp. 144-156. doi: 10.35335/mantik.v8i5.6254.
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ICAO. (2019). ASSEMBLY-40TH SESSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Agenda Item 26: Other high-level policy issues to be considered by the Executive Committee ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITALIZATION IN AVIATION (Presented by the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace I (Issue 1). https://www.icao.int/Meetings/a40/Documents/WP/wp_268_en.pdf
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Moin, I., Harun, K., Rahman, N., & Mohammad, F. (2025). Personnel Competency Development For a Successful Digital Transformation in Aircraft Maintenance , Repair & Overhaul ( MRO ) Industry - a Conceptual Framework. 426–432.
Nalaka, B., Lankasena, S., & Liyanage, H. (2025). Bridging the Gap Between ICT University Learning Outcomes and Industry Expectations?: An Empirical Examination of Curriculum Alignment. January.
Poulaki, I., Paraschi, E., Marinakos, K., Avramopoulos, A., & Makrygianni, S. (2021). DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATION IN AIRPORT SERVICES: A BENEFIT MODEL APPROACH. Journal of Air Transport Studies, 12(2), 41–63. https://doi.org/10.38008/jats.v12i2.171.
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Ramoso, M. G. D., & Ortega-Dela Cruz, R. A. (2025). Contributing Factors to Aircraft Maintenance Technology Students’ Readiness for the Aviation Industry. Collegiate Aviation Review, 43(1), 65–81.
Redecker, C. (2017). European framework for the digital competence of educators: DigCompEdu. In Joint Research Centre (JRC) Science for Policy report. https://doi.org/10.2760/159770
Rikala, P., Braun, G., Miitta, J., Stahre, J., & Raija, H. (2024). Technological Forecasting & Social Change Understanding and measuring skill gaps in Industry 4 . 0 — A review. Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 201(January), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2024.123206
Shekhar, S. (2025). AI-Enabled Predictive Maintenance in Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Safety. February.
Sun, X., Wandelt, S., & Zhang, A. (2020). Technological and educational challenges towards pandemic-resilient aviation. Transport Policy, January, 104–115.
Suyatmo, S., Ekohariadi, E., & Wardhono, A. (2024). Analysis of Teaching Quality Factors at Aviation Vocational Education. IJORER?: International Journal of Recent Educational Research, 5(3), 561–573. https://doi.org/10.46245/ijorer.v5i3.577
UNICEF. (2022). Educators’ digital competency framework (Issue August).
Updegrove, J. A., & Jafer, S. (2017). Optimization of air traffic control training at the federal aviation administration academy. Aerospace, 4(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace4040050
Voogt, J., Erstad, O., Dede, C., & Mishra, P. (2013). Challenges to learning and schooling in the digital networked world of the 21st century. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 29(5), 403–413. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.12029
Witt, A. (2023). Digital Competence Frameworks in Teacher Education. 11(1), 29–42.
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