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Overview

Course Duration

2 years 6 months

Type of course

Work-Study

Campus where course is offered

ITE College Central

Course Certification

Work-Study Diploma

This course equips trainees with skills, knowledge and professional attributes to inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair aircraft structure, systems (mechanical, electrical and avionics) and associated components using appropriate methods and techniques in accordance with approved procedures and regulations to ensure airworthiness of aircraft.  

Some of our partners:

Republic of Singapore Air Force 

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

What you'll learn

  • Assist in landing gear retraction test
  • Perform periodic aircraft engine maintenance
  • Execute risk analysis in aircraft maintenance operation
  • Perform removal and installation of engine component(s)
  • Perform essential aircraft flight line maintenance procedures
  • Analyse reliability studies in aircraft maintenance operations
  • Perform wiring integrity checks on aircraft electrical systems
  • Implement approved quality management system for preparing and maintaining aircraft servicing records
  • Identify problems, derive, implement and evaluate viable solutions to solve work process challenges

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

    Higher Nitec:

    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electronics Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechatronics Engineering
    • Robotics & Smart Systems

    OR

    In-service employees with:
    • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above
    • Relevant work experience
    • Strong employer endorsement
  2. Free from colour appreciation deficiency
  3. Pass company screening and interview

Progression Opportunities

Work-Study Diploma graduates can apply to related full-time or part-time degree programmes in Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) or Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), subject to the admission requirements of the university.

Career Opportunities

On completion of this diploma programme, you can take up jobs as Aircraft/Workshop Technician.

a) RSAF

b) Commercial