Aviation

Newcastle College Aviation Academy is a renowned multi-million-pound training facility at Newcastle International Airport.

A former winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, we specialise in training world-class aviation engineers in a real-world environment, preparing you for a first-class career.

We offer full-time courses and degrees, meaning you can kick-start your engineering career with us and complete your degree, all in the same amazing facility.

Our curriculum is at the cutting edge of industry practice and we work with support from organisations like Newcastle Airport, the Royal Air Force, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, preparing you for employment in the industry.

You will learn within one of our industry-standard aviation hangars or aboard our Boeing 737, working to maintain one of our Jet Provosts, Jetstream planes or brand-new private jet. We've recently invested in brand-new facilities and equipment at the Aviation Academy, including avionic training simulators and a Premier 1 Jet - a training aircraft with cockpit and operational gas turbine engines.

Next Event

November Open Event

Wednesday 5th November 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm Find out more

College 16 to 18 University Centre Adults 19+

Alice Brown

BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"It’s different! I've not come across one other person who has done this degree anywhere else."

Jim King

Curriculum Leader - Aviation

"In my six years at Newcastle College, I have seen many students go on to achieve great things. I love using the experiences I have had working in the Royal Air Force to inspire the next generation of aircraft engineers."

Max Elcoat

BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"Being at the airport, around the planes, and working in the hangar, you’re always focused on the end goal. But, for me, hands down, one of the best things about studying here is hearing from ex-students about where they are now. It’s so motivating see what you could be doing in a few years’ time, and it proves how good of a place it is. For instance, I had no idea that the current Maintenance Manager for Boeing UK studied here just ten years ago, until he came to give us a talk about his experience and career-to-date."

Mark Underwood

BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

"You will leave here with a lot more than a degree. As well as all the core degree modules, you also complete some of the CAA modules towards your B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's license, which you have to complete to be able to work as a mechanic. The Aviation Academy's strong links with employers is definitely a big benefit as well. I applied for lots of positions outside of those links, and I got hardly any responses, then BA came and did their annual visit, and invited me to interview, and then offered me a Junior Mechanic position, which I’ll be starting in the summer. !"