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Overview

Course Duration

3 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central

Course Certification

Higher Nitec

Millions of people across the world fly every day. They put their lives in the hands of the skilled technicians who keep the aircraft airworthy.

Step into the world of aerospace with our course. Gain dual trade (mechanical and avionics) skillset in repairing and maintenance of aircraft systems and parts like aero-structures and engines, as well as electrical systems and avionics, which comprises of crucial electronics in an aircraft.

The aerospace industry is expanding, and this course will prepare you for a successful career. Take the first step towards your future in aviation today.

What you'll learn

  • Perform aviation maintenance & safety practices
  • Apply human factor & air legislations
  • Perform aircraft material maintenance
  • Maintain aircraft electrical system
  • Perform aircraft/engine inspection
  • Maintain aircraft structure
  • Maintain aircraft system
  • Maintain aircraft avionics system
  • Maintain propulsion system
  • Maintain aircraft electronic system

Entry Requirements

Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science* and 2 other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, Mechanical Design & Automation, IoT Applications, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this Higher Nitec course.

Note:

  • Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.
  • Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here.

Progression Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Aerospace Engineering graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to a Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE. For more details on progression, please click here.

Higher Nitec in Aerospace Engineering graduates with a GPA of 2.0 and above may also 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.

Career Opportunities

Higher Nitec in Aerospace Engineering graduates are employed by aerospace companies providing airframe maintenance, engine maintenance and structural system repair, or aircraft instrumentation, communication, navigation and electrical systems maintenance and repair.

Some of the job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Technician (Dual trade), Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Engine Technician, Aircraft Structural Repair Technician, Aircraft Technician (Avionics), Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Unmanned Aircraft Operator.

This is a Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part-147 (SAR-147) course currently approved by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).