Bachelor of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology - Airframe and Aeroengines

Program Overview

Graduates will be ready for positions as aviation engineers and technicians with the managerial skills necessary to enter careers in aviation maintenance, management, and operations. The program articulates into the GCAA licensed outcome, approved by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) UAE.

Program Outline

• Articulation: Articulates into the GCAA licensed outcome, approved by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) UAE (CAR147/02/2009).
• Program Objectives:
• Provide aviation graduates with the technical knowledge and skills required by the aviation industry to maintain a variety of aircraft systems to the highest standards.
• Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of the global, ethical and social implications of the aviation industry and engineering profession.
• Prepare graduates with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education and professional growth.
• Provide graduates with leadership qualities and commitment to contribute actively to achieving the regulatory authorities’ mission.
• Program Description:
• Provides graduates with excellent knowledge and skills to work effectively and professionally in the aviation community.
• Emphasizes broad education and continuous lifelong learning abilities.
• Graduates can take positions in the aviation industry and can work individually or in teams to practically apply Aviation Maintenance skills and solutions with consideration of the industry regulations and ethics.
• Graduates will receive a Bachelor degree and after a further two years of industry experience and meeting the General Civil Aviation Authority requirements, they will have a license of category ‘B1.1’ (Airframe and Aeroengines).
• Abundant and expanding employment opportunities for aviation graduates within the UAE, Gulf region and worldwide.
• Employment opportunities include military operations, state commercial operations, private aviation operations and aviation supporting industries and logistics.
• Curriculum covers all aviation maintenance training modules required by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and are compatible with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
• Includes main engineering courses and General Studies courses to prepare students to be competent engineers and productive educated professionals.
• Graduates will be ready for positions as aviation engineers and technicians with the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in aviation maintenance, management, and operations.
• Students will gain the required practical knowledge and skills through labs, practical assignments and work placements.
• Curriculum aims to produce high-quality engineers known for productivity, timeliness, dedication, and competence in the workplace.
• Graduates have the ability to work logically, accurately and efficiently; to gather and use information effectively; and to continue enhancing their careers through lifelong learning.
• The program provides leadership qualities based on moral and ethical principles coupled with sound and rational judgment.
• The program is designed to prepare motivated students for graduate studies in Aviation Engineering and other related areas of professional practices.
• Students are eligible for a one year Work Experiential Learning experience during their study.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Aviation engineers and technicians, aviation maintenance, management, and operations.
• Opportunities: Abundant and expanding employment opportunities for aviation graduates within the UAE, Gulf region and worldwide.
• Outcomes: Graduates will be ready for positions as aviation engineers and technicians with the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in aviation maintenance, management, and operations.

Other:

• Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science Mission: To provide world class engineering programs empowering graduates with the desire for learning, discovery and innovation, and provide highly competent technologists and engineers to meet present and future industry needs nationally and globally.
• Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science Graduate Skills: Graduates are effective in the design and practical application of engineering technology solutions.
They are taught to lead successfully, work efficiently, and communicate effectively in a team. Their experience during the engineering undergraduate program will instill ethical values and professional standards, therefore, helping them expand their knowledge and competencies through continuing education and other lifelong learning experiences. Thus, making them significant members of the community by contributing their skills and knowledge either locally or internationally.
• Employment Prospects: Employment prospects for HCT Engineering Technology and Science graduates are very strong and cover many local and international industrial sectors including Aviation, Computing, Construction, Consulting, Defense, Energy, Governance, Health care, Infrastructure support and maintenance, Manufacturing, Oil and gas and Telecommunications.