Aircraft Maintenance Engineering & Management
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UCAS Code: H410 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UCAS Code: H410 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
One of these must be Mathematics PLUS GCSE Physics at grade 5 and English at grade 4.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Engineering level 6
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Plus National 5 Physics at grade B and National 5 English at grade C OR GCSE Physics at grade 5 and English at grade 4
Scottish HNC
Aircraft Engineering
Scottish Higher
One of these must be Maths; you must have grade B or above in either Maths, Physics or Engineering Science, PLUS National 5 Physics at grade B and National 5 English at grade C. Please note that Higher Applications of Maths is not accepted as an alternative to Higher Maths.
Scottish National Certificate
NC level 6 in an engineering discipline, plus National 5 Physics at grade B and National 5 English at grade C
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About this course
Are you considering Aviation as a career? Are you looking to study towards a Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence? Would you like your training delivered by an organisation that has more than 90 years of experience in training aircraft maintenance and management personnel for the global aviation industry?
This unique course is the only one of its kind in Scotland and is designed to produce graduate-calibre aircraft maintenance engineers.
The BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management meets the syllabus requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) Category B1.1 aircraft maintenance licence syllabus (EASA Part-66). Delivered in conjunction with Air Service Training (Eng) Ltd*, the longest established aviation maintenance training organisation of its type in the world, it provides you with the opportunity to obtain an Approved EASA and/or UKCAA Part 66 Certificate of Recognition in addition to an honours level degree.
The Approved Part 66 Certificate of Recognition allows a reduction of the minimum aircraft maintenance experience required by an individual prior to applying for an aircraft maintenance licence.
Obtaining a Category B1.1 licence is the first step on the path to becoming a certifying, licensed aircraft engineer, a person responsible for signing-off (certifying) the work carried out on aircraft, systems and equipment.
The course is taught by staff with industrial experience both in military and civilian environments. You will combine academic and technical knowledge, understanding and skills, with the personal qualities and leadership skills needed to succeed in this dynamic industry.
In years one and two, you will develop hand and maintenance skills of aircraft components and equipment, including system diagnosis, structural repairs and inspection techniques on a variety of airframes, alongside essential academic knowledge in areas such as maths, aerodynamics and propulsion.
Unlike many other aircraft management courses, the third year provides an insight into the management roles within an aircraft maintenance environment and the wider knowledge and skills required by the aviation industry. In your final year you will complete a capstone project which will give you the opportunity to showcase all the skills you have acquired.
You will be based at UHI Perth which boasts world-class facilities, including hangar spaces for practical activities that simulate an active commercial EASA/UKCAA Part 145 maintenance environment. You will also benefit from close links with many companies in the aviation industry within Scotland, the UK and worldwide.
The degree is IEng accredited with the Royal Aeronautical Society.
◾Applications to complete other licence categories such as B1.2, B1.3 and B2 Avionics will be considered on application but cannot be guaranteed.
◾AST hold both UKCAA and EASA Approvals post Brexit, Approval references: UK.147.0002 and EASA.147.0174
**As this course is currently closed please apply to HNC Aircraft Engineering / HNC Engineering Systems instead.**
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