This advanced diploma provides you with the advanced technical and managerial skills needed for technicians and engineers working in aerospace manufacturing, design and maintenance at a paraprofessional level.
You’ll be equipped to work in small to large enterprises, as well as the defence forces.
Aircraft maintenance engineers work on aircraft engines, airframes, airframe systems, electrics, instruments, radio systems, and aircraft sheet metal work.
Specialist areas include:
aircraft design and layout
mechanical (fault diagnosis of airframe and engine systems)
structures (producing, maintaining and repairing sheet metal, bonded and non-metallic composite materials and components on aircraft)
Career
Graduates will be eligible for work in a wide range of roles, including:
production supervisor/planner
maintenance supervisor/planner
technical R&D officer
systems technician
design supervisor
quality supervisor
drafting supervisor
Further study
When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical) you are guaranteed entry in the Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) and will receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points).