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    Aviation

    If you'd like to carve out a career in Aviation, we can support you on your way. We have specialist courses Aviation Engineering.


    A unique and hands-on learning experience, unrivalled in the North East, our aviation courses are based at our specialist Aviation Academy at Newcastle International Airport. Work alongside industry professionals and gain work experience while learning the skills you need for a high-flying career in the sector whether you aim to be a pilot, engineer or cabin crew.

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    Aeronautical Engineering - Level 3

    Kick-start your career as an aircraft engineer at our award-winning Aviation Academy.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2025
    Location: Aviation Academy, Woolsington

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    Mechanical engineers Design and development engineers Engineering professionals n.e.c. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers Research and Development Managers

    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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    • 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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