Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

This full-time course comprises of three related qualifications that combine to provide a pathway to BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Maintenance. The supporting qualifications are HNC and HND and are studied in successive years over three years. The course and its progression pathway are specifically targeted at providing the skills, knowledge and understanding to support a career in the aviation industry. The units of study for the whole programme are also closely aligned with the knowledge and exam elements of the UKCAA/EASA Part 66 Certifying Engineers License that are of great advantage in securing employment and establishing a career. You must also accrue 5 years of practical experience in an aircraft maintenance role on live aircraft in order to be awarded the full licence, and this will only realistically be achieved in employment after graduation. In addition, there are many other aerospace relevant jobs which are available to graduates of either the HND or BSc top-up within manufacturing and repair/overhaul in the Midlands. The programme has been aligned to the academic requirements for professional recognition as an Incorporated Engineer when combined with the BSc top-up.

The structure and progression pathway for the course is shown below with the modules studied in each year;

In year 1, you will study the following Stage 1 modules:

Engineering Mathematics*

Engineering Science*

Electrical Fundamentals*

Aircraft Materials and Hardware*

Aerodynamics*

Employability Skills+ and Human Factors*

In year 2, you will study the following Stage 2 modules:

Electronic Fundamentals*

Aircraft Maintenance* and Professional Practices+

Aviation Legislation*

Gas Turbine Engine Science*

Piston Engine Science*

Physics of Propellers*

In year 3, you will study the following Stage 3 modules:

Digital Techniques*

Electronic Instrument Systems*

Aircraft Structures*

Aircraft Systems*

Advanced Aerodynamics*

Individual Project

*Aligned to EASA modules +The Employability skills and Professional practices elements are required to meet national standards for engineering higher education.

A variety of methods of assessment will be used within the programme, including coursework, assignments, examinations, practical hand-skill assessments, experiments, and presentations. Most modules consist of more than one method of assessment. You will be required to sit and pay for additional examinations for the UKCAA/EASA modules, the cost of £40.00 per UKCAA/EASA exam.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS