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    Newcastle College Aviation 3

    College 16 to 18

    Aviation

    Choose Aviation engineering at Newcastle College and take one giant leap towards a high-flying future.


    As an Aviation student, you'll be based at our award-winning Aviation Academy and have a learning experience like no other. You'll gain hands-on experience working in unique facilities including an aircraft hangar, real training aircraft and an avionics laboratory.

    You'll have opportunities to gain experience within local airports and hear from the experts working at airports, airlines and even the Royal Air Force.

    Follow your passion and study an Aviation Engineering course today.

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    What can I study?

    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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    Meet our staff and students

    Aviation Graduate - Robert Head

    Robert Head

    BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

    "Newcastle College was the perfect choice for me because it didn’t just focus on academic knowledge but also equipped me with the technical skills and problem-solving mindset that I use every day in my role."
    Aviation Graduate - Thomas Whoollett

    Thomas Whoollett

    BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

    "When I came out of sixth form, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I was looking on the UCAS website, just to see if there were any courses that appealed to me. I don’t really see myself as an academic, so I liked that it looked like there was going to be lots of practical work on this course. I feel like the course has matured me in terms of knowing how serious the work is now. I’m far more aware of my responsibilities as an aircraft engineer. It’s opened my eyes to the industry."

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    Andrei Fordy

    Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering

    "I really enjoy the hands-on experience of using the aircraft, taking apart components, getting all oily and greasy while playing around with tools I’ve never used before! I feel lucky to be part of such a great class because I’m getting much more in-depth teaching about engineering within the aviation industry that I would anywhere else in the region."
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    What can I do with an Aviation qualification?

    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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    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 an Aviation qualification?

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