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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 the 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:

These Certificate IV Aeroskills courses are designed to ensure that graduating students will leave apprenticeship-ready. We deliver the essential pre-apprenticeship, underpinning vocational theory training towards Certificate IV qualifications in Avionics, Mechanical and Structures. This gives students the basic skills and knowledge to move directly into an apprenticeship or 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.

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, Darwin

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.

^End date subject to change.

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.

^ End date subject to change.

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.

FAME Program

We're excited to announce the launch of our FAME (Female Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) program which will be embedded into the Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering courses from 2022. FAME is designed to support and nurture our future female aircraft maintenance engineers as they build their careers in a traditionally male-dominated field.

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  • 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

  • James

    "Aviation Australia provided excellent training towards completing my Apprenticeship, and my time with the instructor was both helpful and informative. He thoroughly explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand and beneficial to my learning. Aviation Australia performed wonderfully in helping me progress in my Apprenticeship."

    James

    Aeroskills 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

  • Max

    "My experiences throughout my training at Aviation Australia, Melbourne, was nothing but pleasant. The courseware was in-depth, the teachers were phenomenal, and the other students had a positive and professional mindset."

    Max

    Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering