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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
2025-07-14
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
13 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Aviation | Pilot Training
Area of study
Transport Services
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-07-01-
2024-10-07-
2025-01-06-
2025-03-31-
2025-07-14-
2025-10-06-
About Program

Program Overview


The Aeroplanes 1 Training Scheme from NMIT is a Level 6 online program designed for individuals seeking to become Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs). It covers various aspects of aircraft maintenance, including aerodynamics, flight control systems, and hydraulic systems. The program is self-directed and requires approximately 23 hours of study per week for 56 weeks. Graduates can expect career opportunities in major airlines and aircraft maintenance companies, with potential salaries ranging from NZ$60-90K.

Program Outline


Outline:

  • Course title: Aeroplanes 1 Training Scheme
  • Level: 6
  • Credits: 20
  • Mode of study: Online
  • Duration: 56 weeks from enrolment
  • Format: Self-directed learning, approximately 23 hours per week per course
  • Content:
  • Aerodynamics
  • Flight control systems
  • Design and construction
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Landing gear systems
  • Heating and ventilation systems
  • Weight and balance control
  • Equipment and furnishings
  • Inspection and testing
  • Fuel systems

Teaching:

  • Delivery method: Online
  • Faculty: Instructors from NMIT, New Zealand's first approved NZCAA Part 147 Certified Maintenance Training Organisation.

Careers:

  • Potential career paths: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
  • Career opportunities: Managers, supervisors, and certifying engineers in major airlines, aircraft maintenance companies, and aircraft construction companies.
  • Expected salary: NZ$60-90K, depending upon ratings and overtime worked.

Other:

  • Entry requirements:
  • Academic: Completed recognized aircraft maintenance engineering training (Level 4 or above) OR equivalent international qualification OR relevant experience in the aeronautical engineering industry.
  • English language: IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest) for non-native speakers.
  • Other: Access to a workplace or be able to supply evidence of workplace experience, and living in New Zealand to sit the online licensing theory exams.
  • Additional course costs:
  • Travel to/from workshops
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements


Academic requirements

  • Completed recognized aircraft maintenance engineering training (at Level 4 or above)
  • An equivalent recognized international qualification
  • Relevant experience in the aeronautical engineering industry or allied trade

Alternative entry requirements

  • Applicants who cannot meet the above academic requirements but have acquired skills for tertiary study through work or life experience may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager.

English language requirements

  • If English is not the applicant's first language, they need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
  • Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are exempt from providing English language skills evidence.

Language Proficiency Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest)
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