Fundamental Knowledge: “Fundamental knowledge” denotes the foundational and advanced understanding of aerospace and mechanical engineering concepts which the newcomers required to learn to perform tasks on their job. The responses of participants included gaining knowledge about engines, propellers, and other aerospace parts.
System-level Knowledge: “System-level knowledge” alludes to learning how different aerospace and mechanical components within an engineering system come together and interact to operate as a whole. The knowledge of the individual components fall under the previous class of “Foundational knowledge” whereas the current category emphasizes the interaction of the components to effectively work as a system. The knowledge of technical regulations, standards, and requirements, which different components of an engineering system and/or the entire system need to adhere to, are key to understanding technical details at a system-level.