Why choose this course?

Are you considering a career in aircraft maintenance? This degree will set you on the path to becoming an aircraft maintenance engineer and a maintenance manager in the future.

Your studies will include hands-on experience in aircraft component and equipment replacement, inspection, condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and rectification. You'll become familiar with the work environment and the legal requirements relating to commercial aircraft.

The skills you gain will improve your career prospects and enable you to complete further study.

Professional accreditation

This is the only UK degree that mirrors the requirements of EASA Part-147 approved courses, and it is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society as meeting the requirements for IEng registration with the Engineering Council. The course is taught at a number of partner colleges – Newcastle College, Cardiff and Vale College – and all are EASA Part-147 approved. This course is currently accredited until 2021 entry.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• This is the only UK degree that mirrors the requirements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-147-approved courses. Once you graduate, you'll need just two years' maintenance experience before applying to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for your B Licence (the main licence for aircraft maintenance staff).
• The course covers all the knowledge requirements specified in the EASA category B1.1 aircraft maintenance engineering licence syllabus (Part 66).
• This degree is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) as meeting the requirements for IEng registration with the Engineering Council.

Partner Institutions and their facilities

Cardiff and Vale College

If you're interested in a career in the aviation industry there's no better place to start than at Cardiff and Vale College. All our Aircraft Engineering students benefit from the outstanding facilities provided by our training centre ICAT (International Centre for Aerospace Training).

Ideally located, next to Cardiff International Airport, ICAT is a purpose-built aerospace campus and is a recognised centre of excellence in education and training. It has gained approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Part-147 Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation.

Our ICAT campus is fully equipped with classrooms, laboratories, specialist equipment and an aircraft hangar containing a portable Aero Wind Tunnel, Hydraulic Training rigs and equipment, and two aircraft: A Bulldog TMk1 Basic Flying Trainer and a Jetstream TMk2 multi-engine observer trainer aircraft.

You will have the opportunity to train in our Gas Turbines area, which houses a range of Gas Turbine Engines including Rolls-Royce RB211 Triple Spool High By-pass ratio engine, Avon Turbojet and Ardour Twin Spool Low By-pass ratio engines.

About Cardiff and Vale College

Cardiff and Vale College takes pride in the facilities and learning experiences it offers its students. We have dedicated support staff that will help you to make the most of your time with us and we work hard to ensure that all our students achieve their full potential.

Serving the Vale of Glamorgan and Cardiff areas, we offer courses at 10 different sites and offer a full range of support services, including careers advice, dyslexia and disability support, learning centres and libraries, IT suites, sports centres, restaurants and cafes and childcare.

We also welcome international students from around the world. Our dedicated international team provides help and advice on everything from Student Route visas to accommodation to social activities.

Accreditation

This is the only UK degree that mirrors the requirements of EASA Part-147 approved courses, and it is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society as meeting the requirements for IEng registration with the Engineering Council. The course is taught at a number of partner colleges – Newcastle College, Cardiff and Vale College – and all are EASA Part-147 approved.