Aircraft Engineering Knowledge Training Scheme

Program Overview

This online training scheme provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for aircraft maintenance, allowing them to apply and pay for one subject at a time towards completing the CAA exams. Graduates can lead ground crews responsible for aircraft maintenance and configuration control, with potential career paths including managers, supervisors, and certifying engineers. The program is delivered online with flexible learning options and is available for 56 weeks from enrollment.

Program Outline

• It focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for aeronautical engineering knowledge related to aircraft maintenance.
• Successful completion of the AMEL Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge Exam 2 leads to the awarding of NZQA Unit Standard 20893.

Outline:

• Content:
• Aircraft Drawings
• Metrology
• Engineering Tooling
• Workshop Practice A/C Standard Hardware
• Aircraft Cleaning
• A/C Painting & Finishing
• Gasses and Compounds
• A/C Ground Handling
• Structure:
• Online delivery
• Flexible learning - Fit around work commitments
• Self-directed learning - Approximately 23 hours per week
• Modules:

Careers:

• Graduates can expect to lead ground crews responsible for aircraft maintenance and configuration control.
• Potential career paths include managers, supervisors, and certifying engineers for major airlines, aircraft maintenance companies, and construction companies.
• Graduates are expected to earn between NZ$60-90K depending on ratings and overtime.

Other:

• NMIT is New Zealand's first approved NZCAA Part 147 Certified Maintenance Training Organisation.
• Students must have access to a workplace or provide evidence of workplace experience.
• International students must be in New Zealand to take the external assessment for each course.
• Additional course costs include travel to/from workshops and CAA exam fees ($230 per exam, except Air Law - Oral which is $320).