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    Newcastle College Aviation 3

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    Aviation

    The world of aviation is constantly evolving and demand for highly-skilled graduates is increasing. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in aircraft maintenance engineering, or airline and airport management, we have a degree for you.


    As an aviation student, you will experience the high life at our specialist Aviation Academy. Studying in our world-class aviation training environment based at Newcastle Airport, you will have access to industry-standard facilities, including a 1500m2 aircraft hangar housing two Jet Provost, avionics laboratory and BAE Jetstream 31 aircraft.

    Our degrees will provide you with hands-on experience and our tutors are industry specialists from companies such as Virgin Atlantic, Jet2 and Air France. We pride ourselves on having tutors who have real-world experience of the industry you are passionate about and who will help send you soaring into your future career.

     

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    What can I study?

    FdA Airline and Airport Management

    Watch your career soar with an Airline and Airport Management degree.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Aviation Academy

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    BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management (Top Up)

    Do you have a passion for the aviation industry? A BA (Hons) Airline and Airport Management (Top Up) is perfect for you.

    Length: 3 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Aviation Academy

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    BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

    Looking for a high-flying career? Study our one-of-a-kind Aircraft Maintenance Engineering degree to get ahead.

    Length: 3 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 13th September 2021
    Location: Aviation Academy

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    Meet our Aviation students

    Olivia Williams Student Profile

    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."

    What can I do with an Aviation qualification?

    Mechanical engineers Design and development engineers Engineering professionals n.e.c. Air traffic controllers Aircraft pilots and flight engineers Air travel assistants Air transport operatives 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.

    Median Salary

    £42,499 View more

    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.

    Median Salary

    £43,438 View more

    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.

    Median Salary

    £41,841 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Handles emergencies, unscheduled traffic and other unanticipated incidents.
    • Discusses operational requirements with pilot, issues duty schedules for flight deck and cabin crews, maintains records of flight progress and authorises flight departure.
    • Calculates fuel consumption and optimum flying height, plans route and prepares flight plan for aircraft pilot.
    • Obtains information regarding weather conditions, navigational hazards, landing conditions, seating arrangements, loading of cargo, fuel and catering supplies.
    • Directs movement of aircraft and motor vehicles on runways, taxiways and in parking bays.
    • Gives landing instructions to pilot and monitors descent of aircraft.
    • Directs the movement of aircraft en route to its destination and ensures minimum distances are maintained between planes.
    • Maintains radio and/or radar or visual contact with aircraft and liaises with other air traffic controllers and control centres to direct aircraft in and out of controlled airspace and into holding areas ready for landing.

    Median Salary

    £96,974 View more

    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.

    Median Salary

    £90,699 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Directs and instructs passengers in the event of an emergency, ensures safety procedures are followed.
    • Makes announcements on behalf of the pilot, demonstrates the use of emergency equipment and checks that safety belts are fastened.
    • Sells duty-free goods during the flight.
    • Ensures that sufficient stocks of meals and beverages are on board the aircraft prior to take off and serves passengers during the flight.
    • Welcomes passengers on board the aircraft, guides them to their seats and assists with any hand luggage.
    • Checks emergency equipment, distributes reading material, blankets and other items, and ensures that the aircraft is ready for the receipt of passengers.
    • Receives passengers at airport terminal, examines tickets and other documentation, checks in luggage and distributes boarding passes.

    Median Salary

    £21,504 View more

    Daily tasks:

    • Operates retractable gangway or positions mobile staircases to enable passengers and crew to board and disembark aircraft.
    • Loads aircraft with luggage, in-flight meals, refreshments and other items.
    • Loads and unloads conveyor belts to transport luggage between terminal buildings and aircraft, monitors conveyor belts and clears any blockages.
    • Directs the ground movement of aircraft at airports.
    • Refuels aircraft from mobile tankers.

    Median Salary

    £24,643 View more

    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.

    Median Salary

    £51,905 View more

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