Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Shannon
The aim of the programme is twofold; one is on successful completion of the programme graduates will be in a position to apply to the Irish Aviation Authority for their EASA Cat A1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License. Secondly, to provide an academically accredited QQI level 7 Bachelors of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering to prepare graduates to occupations in the aircraft maintenance industry. The occupational standards embedded in this programme identifies the knowledge, skill and competence level that must be achieved to license a graduate.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
28 months
Entry Requirements
There are several programme specific pre-requisites that the applicant must satisfy to access this programme. These requirements will be validated by Lufthansa Technik Shannon as part of the screening process of applicants for the programme. Only those candidates who have successfully passed the screening stage are considered for access and registration on the programme. The screening of candidates is conducted by Lufthansa Technik Shannon. The registration of successfully screened candidates on the programme is conducted by TUS.
Interested applicants to this programme can email international@lit.ie for more detail.
Careers / Further progression
Are there opportunities for further study?
Students who have achieved their Level 7 QQI qualification by successfully completing this programme can continue to an appropriate Level 8 programme either in TUS or in another third level institution. The RPL procedures of TUS would be used in the consideration of applications for progression from students to a Level 8 programme in TUS.
What are the career prospects?
They are many career opportunities that graduates of this programme can move into. Some of these careers become available to you as you gain more experience in the aviation industry.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
CAMO
Technical Services
Aircraft Leasing
Engineering
Training
Maintenance Manager
Further information
This programme will commence in October 2023.
This programme takes place at the Atlantic Aviation Group Training Academy.
This programme taks place at the Lufthansa Technik Shannon Aviation Training Academy.
Year 1
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Air Law Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Human Factors Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 A1 Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat A1 Digital Techniques Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat A1 Electrical Fundamentals Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Basic Aerodynamics Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Gas Turbine Engines Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Maintenance Practices Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Materials & Hardware Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Mathematics Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Physics Credits: 5
Title: EASA Part 66 Cat B1 Propellers Credits: 5
Year 2
Title: Manual Handling Credits: 10
Title: Working at Heights Credits: 10
Title: A320 Familiarisation Course Credits: 10
Title: Aircraft Practical Training Credits: 5
Title: ATA 20E Standard Practices Electrical Credits: 5
Title: ATA 20M Standard Practices Mechanical Credits: 10
Title: Basic Metal Work Credits: 10
Title: Company Procedural Training Credits: 10
Title: Critical Design Control Configuration Limitation Credits: 10
Title: Inspection Techniques Credits: 10
Title: Sheet Metal Work Credits: 10
Year 3
Title: Aircraft On the Job Experience Credits: 60
Title: CDCCL / Fuel Tank Safety Continuation Training Credits: N/A
Title: Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems Credits: N/A
Title: Human Factors Continuation Training Credits: N/A
David Ward
061 370065
david.ward@atlanticaviation.ie