BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
This course is also available at our UK campus under the title of BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Systems.
This Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course is recognised by aviation law, as detailed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and gives you access to real aircraft experience.
On completion of the required EASA training, you'll be able to apply for a full EASA Part 66 and GCAA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence in just two years, which usually requires five years' professional experience. Additional costs are likely to apply to the required professional experience.*
The University has CAA and CAR 147 approved Maintenance Training Organisation status. This means that our Dubai campus is treated as a real aircraft environment, and emulates the same commercial aviation quality control you would expect in the industry worldwide. This approach not only satisfies EASA and GCAA regulations, but will also help you make the transition from the classroom into employment.
You'll also have the option to arrange and undertake practical training all over the world with any University-approved Part 145 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation.
What you will study
The BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree has the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 66 Aircraft maintenance licence fully embedded within the university modules. This allows you the opportunity to obtain this industry recognised qualification whilst you study for your degree. The University of South Wales is the only EASA part 147 UK University currently approved to deliver and award this qualification as part of its BSc Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree.
Year One: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree
In year one, you'll study the principles of engineering and the EASA B1.1 Basic Knowledge modular structure in greater depth. You'll study the basic laws and theories of electrical and electronic fundamentals, aircraft materials, aerodynamics, physics, analytical methods, and professional practice.
- Analytical Methods for Engineers- 20 credits
- Aerospace Mechanics - 20 credits
- Electronic Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers - 20 credits
- Aerospace Materials and Hardware - 20 credits
- Electrical Fundamentals for Maintenance Engineers - 20 credits
- Professional Engineering Techniques - 20 credits
Year Two: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree
UK based students who currently study the course BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Systems and meet the criteria set by the CAA, can transfer to year 2 of this degree. This route will enable students to apply for their EASA aircraft licence in just two years, which usually requires five years' professional experience. Additional costs are likely to apply to the required professional experience.* From year 2 onwards, this course will be taught in the UK and Dubai.
In year two, you'll enhance your knowledge of propellers, maintenance practice, instrumentation systems and human factors, and hone practical and workshop skills. You'll also study engineering management and issues surrounding the aircraft maintenance industry.
- Maintenance Practice for B1 Licence - 40 credits
- Aircraft Instrumentation Systems - 20 credits
- Managing Human Factors - 20 credits
- Fundamentals of Business Engineering and Management - 20 credits
- Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft Propeller Systems - 20 credits
Year Three: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree
In year three, you'll study aircraft structures and systems, gas turbine engines, aviation legislation, and complete a dissertation project.
- Aero-Structures, Aerodynamics and Systems - 40 credits
- Individual Project - 40 credits
- Aerospace Turbine Propulsion Systems - 20 credits
- Aviation Legislation - 20 credits
- Supervised Work Experience (SWE) - 120 credits
Careers
This Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme offers excellent career opportunities worldwide. The EASA Part-66 Licence qualifies its holders to be selected for further aircraft-type authorisation before being permitted to sign off aircraft for flight. You can gain employment throughout the UK and across the world with manufacturing companies, commercial airlines, air-taxi operators, flying schools, the armed forces and commercial long-haul flights. There is a growing market for maintenance, repair and overhaul of military and commercial aircraft, or you may choose sub-contract work.
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