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Course Duration

2 years

Type of course

Full-time

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central

Course Certification

Nitec

Millions 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 maintain and repair aircraft airframes and engine systems in the growing aerospace industry. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work in aerospace industry.

What you'll learn

  • Maintain aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Maintain aircraft engine electrical and fuel systems
  • Maintain aircraft environmental control systems     
  • Maintain aircraft landing gear system
  • Repair aircraft damaged skin and structural members
  • Perform aircraft towing
  • Operate aircraft support equipment

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Level grades in any two subjects:

  • Grade 1-8

or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics and two other subjects:

  • Grade A-D or Grade 1-5

 

Note:

  • Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.
  • Shortlisted applicants will have to attend an interview and aptitude test.
  • Students will be required to purchase a Laptop which will cost about $500 to $1,500 for the 2-year 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 device specifications, please click here.

Progression Opportunities

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 3.0 and above may apply for progression to a related Technical Engineer Diploma course at ITE.

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. For more information on progression, please click here.

Career Opportunities

Nitec in Aerospace Technology graduates are employed by aerospace companies which involve airframe maintenance, engine maintenance and structural system repair. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Aircraft Engine Technician, Aircraft Structural Repair Technician, Aircraft Sheet Metal Technician and Aircraft Technician (Airframe and Engine).

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond.