Work-Study Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Course duration: 30 months

Additionally, trainees will acquire the skills to perform essential aircraft flight line maintenance procedures, including aircraft launch and recovery operations, first-line inspections on aircraft structures, aircraft repositioning, jacking, lowering and aircraft routine servicing.

Prerequisite

• Free from colour appreciation deficiency

Job role

An Aircraft Maintenance Technician is one who  inspect, repair, and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft in compliance with CAAS and company standards, diagnosing issues and consulting technical documents to resolve problems in collaboration with technicians and engineers. Maintain detailed records of repairs, inventories, and operations while adhering to strict safety and environmental procedures. Implement basic preventive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and maximize aircraft serviceability, and administer quality control to conform to management, safety, and regulatory requirements during all operations.

Work-Study Training pattern

Day Release - One day of classroom lessons per week at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.

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Some of our partners

ST Engineering Aerospace Services Company Pte Ltd |ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services Pte Ltd 

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Facilitate Aircraft Line Maintenance

• Integrate Reliability Studies with Aircraft Maintenance Planning

• Execute Electrical and Avionics Systems Maintenance

• Execute Aircraft Systems Maintenance 

• Infuse Lean Processes and Quality Management into Aircraft Maintenance Operation

• Execute Gas Turbine Engine Maintenance 

• Manage Work Improvement Project

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2:

     • Aerospace Avionics

     • Aerospace Technology

     • Electrical Technology (Power & Control)

     • Electrical Technology (Lighting & Sound)

     • Electronics, Computer Networking & Communications

     • Electronics & Internet of Things

     • Mechatronics & Robotics

     • Mechanical Technology

     • Vertical Transportation

   • Higher Nitec:

     • Electrical Engineering

     • Electronics Engineering

     • Mechanical Engineering

     • Mechatronics Engineering

     • Robotics & Smart Systems

     • Engineering with Business

     • Vertical Transportation

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Applicants must also be free from colour appreciation deficiency and pass company screening and interview.

Career opportunities

Work-Study Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering graduates are predominantly employed by aerospace companies and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) providers as Aircraft Technicians. Career advancement prospects improve as graduates gain experience and enhance their skills and knowledge. Graduates may progress to roles such as Senior Aircraft Technician, Lead Technician, Aircraft Engineer and Supervisor.

For general queries on the course, please email ibt@ite.edu.sg

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