Thousands of people across the world fly everyday. They put their lives in the hands of the skilled technicians who keep the aircraft airworthy.
Apply for this course and learn how to inspect, maintain and repair aircraft airframes and engine systems .
Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
Maintain aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Maintain aircraft flight control surface and its associate components.
Maintain aircraft fuel system.
Maintain aircraft environmental control system.
Maintain aircraft landing gear system.
Perform maintenance and periodic inspection on aircraft engines.
Repair aircraft damaged skin and structural members.
Repair non-metallic material such as honeycomb and fibreglass parts.
Assist to prepare aircraft for towing and support equipment.
Assist to prepare aircraft and engine for engine ground run.
Operate aircraft support equipment.
Gain valuable first-hand experience
Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment
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Entry Requirements
To apply for the Nitec in Aerospace Technology course, you need to have:
Subject
Grade
GCE ‘O’ Level Grades in any two subjects
1 - 8
or
GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and two other subjects
A - D or 1 - 5
Note: Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour-appreciation deficiency and shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview for admission.
This course comprises full-time campus training and company-based training.
Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates with a GPA of 2.3 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.
Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates are employed by aerospace companies, which involved airframe maintenance, engine maintenance and structural system repair.
Some of the job titles held by Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates include:
Aircraft Technician
Aircraft Engine Technician
Aircraft Structural Repair Technician
Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge through higher-level courses.
Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue.
For more information
For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.
