The Department of "Transport and Aviation Engineering and Technologies" (TAET) was established in 1995 under the name Department of "Mobile Military Equipment", including the specialties: "Tracked and Wheeled Machines" (later – "Transport Engineering and Technologies") and "Operation and Maintenance of Aviation Equipment" (later – "Aviation Engineering and Technologies"). Since 2004, it has been renamed to "Transport and Aviation Engineering and Technologies".
The Department has full accreditation for training at the educational and qualification levels of "Bachelor" and "Master" in the specialties "Transport Engineering and Technologies", "Road Transport Engineering" and "Aviation Engineering and Technologies".
TAET Department is equipped with a high-performance computer class connected to the branch server, high-speed internet, and software products (MSDN - Microsoft package, SolidWorks, NX3, SolidEdge, MATLAB). The laboratories are equipped with modern models, educational stands, and instruments for conducting laboratory and practical sessions. Of particular interest is the aerodynamic laboratory, equipped with an aerodynamic tunnel, which allows for various scientific and laboratory experiments. A characteristic feature of TAET Department is the high methodological and scientific qualification of the teaching staff, as well as the established style and traditions for guaranteed quality of education.
In addition to the premises located on the branch territory, the department uses for educational and research activities the Bosch service center in Plovdiv and the service center of SAE Ltd. – Plovdiv; the material and technical base of TEREEM "G. Benkovski" Ltd. - Plovdiv, the Air Bases "Graf Ignatievo" and "Krumovo", Plovdiv Airport, the Air Traffic Service Center – Plovdiv, and others.
TAET Department maintains relationships and contacts with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria, the National Military University "V. Levski" - Veliko Tarnovo, "Aviotechnika" EOOD – Plovdiv, Tereem "G. Benkovski" Ltd. - Plovdiv, "Makscom" EOOD – Plovdiv, the Institute for International Cooperation of the Association of German Adult Education Centers, and others, based on cooperation agreements and joint activities.
The specialties in which students are trained offer a wide range of career opportunities in transport and aviation companies and manufacturing. The demand for specialists with higher education in the specialties "Transport Engineering and Technologies", "Road Transport Engineering" and "Aviation Engineering and Technologies" has increased significantly in recent years. Modern transport and aviation equipment, which incorporates complex production technologies, requires high professional qualification in their preparation and technical operation. The role of engineering staff in scientific research and the implementation of modern technologies, where intellectual resources play a predominant role, is also essential.
