Aerospace
A course by
NMIT
A flexible, online, stand-alone training scheme for aircraft maintenance engineers covering the materials, metallurgy, corrosion, and component analysis needed for aeronautical maintenance certification.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 56 weeks
This course requires 23 hours per week

Develop skills and knowledge required to maintain and certify electrical and structural components found in aircraft.

Gain the academic background to sit the AMEL Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge Exam 3, necessary for licensing as an aircraft maintenance engineer.

Learn about metallurgy, corrosion prevention, defect identification, non-destructive testing, and joining techniques relevant to aircraft maintenance.
The Aircraft Materials Training Scheme is designed for current or aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers, providing the knowledge needed to maintain and certify aeronautical electrical components. Students study metallurgy principles, corrosion, defect analysis, and more to prepare for CAA licensing exams. The course is online, flexible, and can be completed while in full-time employment, over 56 weeks, with approximately 23 hours per week of self-directed learning. Successful completion awards NZQA Unit Standard 20896 and prepares students for the AMEL Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge Exam 3.
What you need to know first
Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training (at Level 4 or above), OR equivalent international qualification, OR relevant experience in aeronautical engineering industry or allied trade
Computer literacy (competent use of file management, email, internet, word processing)

Aerospace
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineering

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
Aeronautical Certifying Engineer
Maintenance Supervisor or Manager
Aerospace
A course by
NMIT
A flexible, online, stand-alone training scheme for aircraft maintenance engineers covering the materials, metallurgy, corrosion, and component analysis needed for aeronautical maintenance certification.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online, Online
It will take a total of 56 weeks
This course requires 23 hours per week

Develop skills and knowledge required to maintain and certify electrical and structural components found in aircraft.

Gain the academic background to sit the AMEL Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge Exam 3, necessary for licensing as an aircraft maintenance engineer.

Learn about metallurgy, corrosion prevention, defect identification, non-destructive testing, and joining techniques relevant to aircraft maintenance.
The Aircraft Materials Training Scheme is designed for current or aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers, providing the knowledge needed to maintain and certify aeronautical electrical components. Students study metallurgy principles, corrosion, defect analysis, and more to prepare for CAA licensing exams. The course is online, flexible, and can be completed while in full-time employment, over 56 weeks, with approximately 23 hours per week of self-directed learning. Successful completion awards NZQA Unit Standard 20896 and prepares students for the AMEL Aeronautical Engineering Knowledge Exam 3.
What you need to know first
Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training (at Level 4 or above), OR equivalent international qualification, OR relevant experience in aeronautical engineering industry or allied trade
Computer literacy (competent use of file management, email, internet, word processing)

Aerospace
Aircraft Maintenance
Engineering

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
Aeronautical Certifying Engineer
Maintenance Supervisor or Manager
Access to a workplace or evidence of relevant workplace experience per CAA AC66-1 subpart 66.53(a)(4)
Living in New Zealand to sit the online licence theory exams
English: IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest), or NCEA Level 3 UE, or equivalent
Access to a workplace or evidence of relevant workplace experience per CAA AC66-1 subpart 66.53(a)(4)
Living in New Zealand to sit the online licence theory exams
English: IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest), or NCEA Level 3 UE, or equivalent