BSc in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

The Atlantic Aviation Group and TUS Mid-West jointly offer a comprehensive 28-month full-time QQ Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance engineering.. This programme has been carefully crafted to provide trainee aircraft maintenance engineers with the highest quality education and training to succeed in the global aircraft maintenance industry. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a QQ Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance engineering. from TUS Mid-West, as well as fulfil the requirements to apply for an EASA Category A1 Aircraft Maintenance License from the Irish Aviation Authority. Additionally, the program equips graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to complete 70% of the B1.1 aircraft maintenance license modules and 58% of the B2 aircraft maintenance license modules.

Programme Structure

This full-time programme is delivered over 28 months in the Atlantic Aviation Training Academy in Shannon and consists of three stages.

Stage 1 – EASA Modules

• Cat B1 Module 1 – Mathematics
• Cat B1 Module 2 – Physics
• Cat A Module 3 – Electrical Fundamentals
• Cat A Module 5 – Digital Techniques
• Cat B1 Module 6 – Materials and Hardware
• Cat B1 Module 7 – Maintenance Practices
• Cat B1 Module 8 – Basic Aerodynamics
• Cat B1 Module 9 – Human Factors
• Cat B1 Module 10 – Aviation Legislation
• Cat A Module 11 – Aeroplane Structures and Systems
• Cat B1 Module 15 – Gas Turbine Engines
• Cat B1 Module 17 – Propeller

Stage 2:

• Basic Metal Work
• Basic Sheet Metal Work
• ATA 20 M – Standard Practices Mechanical
• ATA 20 E – Standard Practices Electrical
• Fuel Tank Safety
• Manual Handling
• Inspection Techniques
• Company Procedures
• Fall Arrest Course
• Airbus A320 Familiarisation Course
• Aircraft On the Job Experience

Stage 3:

• Aircraft Practical Training
• Aircraft On the Job Experience
• EASA Part 145 Continuation Training