BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Start Date: 13th September 2021
- Length 3 years
- Study Full-Time
- Location Aviation Academy
More about the course
This Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree is the only degree of its kind in the North East and the course content is in line with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 66 category B1.1 aircraft maintenance engineering license syllabus.
You will be taught aerodynamics, aircraft systems and maintenance practices by tutors who have many years' experience in aircraft engineering as well as the military. You will study at Newcastle College Aviation Academy, a PART 147 training facility, audited and approved by the CAA based at Newcastle International Airport. You will be motivated, a team player and enjoy problem solving.
Entry requirements
80 UCAS points
You will need to have at least a grade 4 in both English and maths and a science subject at GCSE grade 3 is desirable.
If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully pass your Level 3 course in an appropriate subject, you will be guaranteed a place on a degree course.
You will be invited to an interview as part of the application process.
What will I learn?
Year one
- Academic Study Skills
- Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning
- Work Related Learning
- Maths for Engineers
- Aircraft Physics
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Materials and Hardware
- Maintenance Practices
Year two
- Professional Development
- Work-Based Learning
- Electronic Fundamentals
- Aerodynamics
- Turbine Aircraft Aerodynamics, Systems and Structures (Mechanical)
- Turbine Aircraft Aerodynamics, Systems and Structures (Avionic)
Year three
- Dissertation
- Research Methods for Engineers
- Aircraft Maintenance Techniques
- Digital Electronics/Electronic Instrument Systems
- Human Factors
- Air Legislation
How is the course taught?
- Practicals
- Lectures
- Group work
How am I assessed?
- Essays
- Presentations
- Vivas
- Portfolios
- Reports
- Logbook of practical work
- Personal reflections
Work experience
This degree has been developed for industry in line with what they are looking for in graduates. Guest lectures are regularly delivered by organisations including British Airways, Newcastle International Airport and Storm Aviation offering up-to-date industry insight. Voluntary work placements are encouraged and you will be supported to secure one to further develop your knowledge and experience.
Where can I progress?
After you complete your degree you will need to undertake a further two years of practical experience within industry completing your logbook, in order to gain your license from the CAA. Previous graduates have secured employment with organisations including British Airways, Ryanair, Jet2 and Virgin . You may decide to continue your studies and progress on an engineering related Masters degree.
Course costs and information
Tuition Fees for full-time undergraduate UK and EU students is £9,000 per year. Read more about financial support.
NCG (the institution which Newcastle College University Centre belongs to) is in the process of applying for Indefinite Degree Awarding Powers. Read more about what this means about our offer here.
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Meet our staff and students
Olivia Williams
Level 3 in Aviation Operations"Newcastle College has great industry links. As part of the course we do ambassador roles at the airport. We gain experience of different roles, a real insight into the careers available. Through this I am now employed in the airport working in Security."
Sharon Davies
Programme Leader - Aviation"I have loved every aspect of my Aviation career, starting as cabin crew on short and long-haul flights. Becoming a trainer and deputy base manager at Jet2 I knew I had found my passion. Our students are a pleasure to teach as they are so enthusiastic about their course, I love Graduation seeing our students achieve their goals."
Melissa Thompson
Lecturer - Aviation"I gained excellent industry experience based on 12 years working at Newcastle Airport as a passenger service agent. I have worked for Newcastle college for 6 years working at Newcastle Aviation Academy gives me a great sense of achievement using my industry experience to give back to young people."
Aviation at Newcastle College
What can I do with a qualification in Aviation?
Daily tasks:
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Designs mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles, aeroplanes and other machinery.
- Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
- Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
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Daily tasks:
- Prepares specifications for materials and other components.
- Produces final design information for use in preparation of layouts, parts lists, etc..
- Arranges construction and testing of model or prototype and modifies design if necessary.
- Prepares working designs for steam, aero, turbine, marine and electrical engines, mechanical instruments, aircraft and missile structures, vehicle and ship structures, plant and machinery equipment, domestic electrical appliances, building systems and services, and electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.
- Assesses product requirements, including costs, manufacturing feasibility and market requirements.
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Daily tasks:
- Provides technical consultancy services.
- Examines and advises on patent applications.
- Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
- Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
- Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
- Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
- Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.
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Daily tasks:
- Accompanies pupil on training flights and demonstrates flying techniques.
- Performs specified tests to determine aircraft.
- Maintains radio contact and discusses weather conditions with air traffic controllers.
- Monitors fuel consumption, air pressure, engine performance and other indicators during flight and advises pilot of any factors that affect the navigation or performance of the aircraft.
- Directs or undertakes the operation of controls to fly aeroplanes and helicopters, complying with air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.
- Directs or undertakes routine checks on engines, instruments, control panels, cargo distribution and fuel supplies.
- Studies flight plan, discusses it with flight deck crew and makes any necessary adjustments.
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Daily tasks:
- Monitors the standards of scientific and technical research undertaken by the research team.
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to the research and development team.
- Develops research methodology, implements and reports upon research investigations undertaken.
- Liaises with production departments to investigate and resolve manufacturing problems.
- Establishes product design and performance objectives in consultation with other business functions.
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What can I do with a qualification in Aviation?
Mechanical engineers
Daily tasks:
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Designs mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles, aeroplanes and other machinery.
- Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
- Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
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Design and development engineers
Daily tasks:
- Prepares specifications for materials and other components.
- Produces final design information for use in preparation of layouts, parts lists, etc..
- Arranges construction and testing of model or prototype and modifies design if necessary.
- Prepares working designs for steam, aero, turbine, marine and electrical engines, mechanical instruments, aircraft and missile structures, vehicle and ship structures, plant and machinery equipment, domestic electrical appliances, building systems and services, and electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.
- Assesses product requirements, including costs, manufacturing feasibility and market requirements.
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Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Daily tasks:
- Provides technical consultancy services.
- Examines and advises on patent applications.
- Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
- Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
- Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
- Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
- Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.
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Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
Daily tasks:
- Accompanies pupil on training flights and demonstrates flying techniques.
- Performs specified tests to determine aircraft.
- Maintains radio contact and discusses weather conditions with air traffic controllers.
- Monitors fuel consumption, air pressure, engine performance and other indicators during flight and advises pilot of any factors that affect the navigation or performance of the aircraft.
- Directs or undertakes the operation of controls to fly aeroplanes and helicopters, complying with air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.
- Directs or undertakes routine checks on engines, instruments, control panels, cargo distribution and fuel supplies.
- Studies flight plan, discusses it with flight deck crew and makes any necessary adjustments.
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Research and Development Managers
Daily tasks:
- Monitors the standards of scientific and technical research undertaken by the research team.
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to the research and development team.
- Develops research methodology, implements and reports upon research investigations undertaken.
- Liaises with production departments to investigate and resolve manufacturing problems.
- Establishes product design and performance objectives in consultation with other business functions.
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