Take the next step in your career as you learn to troubleshoot, problem-solve and repair the mechanical parts of an aircraft. Your specialised skills and knowledge will allow you to supervise a maintenance team to keep planes flying safely.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance
Assess structural repair or modification requirements
Plan, implement and supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities
Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
Process human resources and work health and safety (WHS) admin
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Learn on real aircraft
Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
Remove and install avionic system components
Perform aircraft flight servicing
Pathway to further study
Eligibility to apply for a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Completed Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
An aptitude for practical tasks
Strong spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination
Good written and oral English level
Ability to work well as part of a team
Great interpersonal skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: licensed Aircraft Mechanical Engineer (LAME).
Graduates of this course can apply to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for a license to work as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. To work in the industry, you may also need to apply for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 43 units of competency, including 28 core and 15 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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