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Pre-Apprenticeship Courses

Train with the largest CASR and EASA Part 147 approved Maintenance Training Organisation in Australia.

Our aeroskills pre-vocational courses provide essential training required to begin a career in aircraft maintenance engineering. Our instructors are highly experienced professionals, from Commercial and Defense aviation and aerospace industries.

Aviation Australia holds funding approval with the Queensland Government for pre-vocational training in the below qualifications:

  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA40618
  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) MEA40718
  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) MEA41318

The course is designed so graduating students will leave apprenticeship-ready. We deliver the essential pre-apprenticeship, underpinning vocational theory training towards the listed Certificate IV qualifications. This gives students the basic skills and knowledge to move directly into an apprenticeship/traineeship to continue on their pathway to becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME).

The pre-vocational training components are aligned to CASR Part 66 requirements. This allows students to not only complete training towards a vocational outcome, but in addition, achieve a CASA Certificate of Recognition for Part 66 examinations; which can be used towards a future Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) outcome.

Brisbane Information Session - Saturday 6 March 2021

If you're interested in a career in aviation, considering a change in career or are a high school student or graduate looking for study options, come along to our information session. It's a great chance to tour our world-class Technical Training Centre which has a comprehensive range of aircraft as well as chat to our staff about course options and what it's like to work in aviation as an aircraft maintenance engineer.

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Discover the course to suit you:

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) MEA40718

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

AUD $4,500*

Duration:

Approximately 10 months

Location:

Brisbane, Cairns

Targeted at students who want to fast-track their learning towards becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical. Learn how to maintain jet engines, complex aircraft systems and electrical systems.

*This is the student co-contribution tuition fee after Queensland Government funding – funding is available for eligible applicants.

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA40618

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

AUD $5,000*

Duration:

Approximately 11 months

Location:

Brisbane, Cairns

Targeted at students who want to fast-track their learning towards becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Avionics. If your interests centre on computers, electronics and electrical control systems, then this is a natural choice for you, as aircraft avionics systems are amongst the most technologically sophisticated and advanced in the world.

*This is the student co-contribution tuition fee after Queensland Government funding – funding is available for eligible applicants.

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) MEA41318

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

AUD $4,750*

Duration:

Approximately 11 months

Location:

Brisbane

This is a hybrid course targeted at students who want to fast-track their learning towards becoming an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical and Structures. This covers the full elements of the mechanical trade stream as well as elective units from the structures trade stream. This is the perfect course for you if your passion is for the mechanics of engines, airframes and associated aircraft systems.

*This is the student co-contribution tuition fee after Queensland Government funding – funding is available for eligible applicants.

  • Isaac

    "I chose to study Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, specialising in avionics because I knew it would be challenging. I was offered two apprenticeships while still at Aviation Australia and I'm now working as an avionics apprentice at Boeing."

    Isaac

    Aeroskills graduate

  • Isabella

    "After completing the course I secured a job with Jetstar, I love being able to put what I learned into action. Working on aircraft provides the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of each system."

    Isabella

    Aeroskills graduate

  • Po-Ying

    “I believe the great training facilities at Aviation Australia plus the instructors have been the key in empowering our learning, which made the course so enjoyable”.

    Po-Ying

    Aircraft Maintenance Engineering graduate

  • Richard

    "I was introduced to Aviation Australia through my employer, so I could obtain a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures). Adrian and Dave were nothing but helpful as they offered me their guidance and time. I felt prepared for the exams and never felt alone in the process. I’m now proud to call them my past teachers as well as professional connections."

    Richard

    Aeroskills graduate

  • Yash

    "Aviation Australia was a good platform for me to kick start my career. The instructors were so knowledgeable and always tried to improve us and make us better engineers. Despite staying away from my family, I loved living, studying and working in Australia"

    Yash

    Aircraft Maintenance Engineering graduate