Aviation Australia currently holds an EASA part 147 approval allowing students to reduce the timeframe to apply for their licence from a minimum of 5 years to a minimum of 3.5 years.
The EASA Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) is a 90 weeks program which includes 1164 hours of practical maintenance training at Aviation Australia’s fully owned world class hangars. Students who successfully graduate will qualify for a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (recognised Australia wide) and an EASA Certificate of Recognition (recognised world-wide for the purpose of the EASA Part-66 Licence application).
If you are interested in kick-starting a career that will allow people to fly safe around the world, this is the right course for you. As a mechanical student you will learn Aviation English, Mathematics, Physics, Electronic and Electrical fundamentals while also progressing into more complex and mechanical related modules such as Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems, Gas Turbine Engine and Propeller.
The practical maintenance training designed for this course will expose you to individual and team tasks in a live hangar where Aviation Australia’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineers will sign you off on your fully owned Journal of Experience.
International and Domestic Students
AUD $55,000**
Approximately 90 Weeks
Brisbane
Full-time
110041J
*Permanent Visa Holders and Australian / NZ Citizens are subject to reduction in tuition fees. Please contact [email protected] to discuss your eligibility requirements.
* Payment plan available.
‣ Before you start – Additional assessment requirements:
It may be required to provide additional evidence to support your application. This may include, but not limited to:
If your nationality is on the Country List, you must submit your application via one of our approved registered partners.
You will be advised if additional assessment requirements are needed to complete your application upon assessment.
Applicants are also encouraged to review the Department of Home Affairs” Document Checklist Tool to determine what documentation might be required to support a student visa application. The Department’s requirements may be above and beyond what is required to support your application for enrolment.
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‣ English Language Proficiency:
The minimum requirements is an Academic IELTS with 6.0 overall and with no sub-band score lesser than 5.5. Testing must have been completed within 2 years from the enrolment application date.
English Language Equivalencies accepted by Aviation Australia
If your country is not on this list, you must supply an Academic IELTS or an equivalent test (from the approved list). Please contact us prior to submitting your application to discuss your eligibility if you are unsure.
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‣ Academic Suitability
Evidence of completion of Year 12, or an approved equivalent, with a pass in Mathematics (at minimum Year 10 or equivalent). Where an applicant does not meet these requirements, Aviation Australia may consider sufficient relevant work experience (documented via a resume and referees) and/or a successfully completed higher level qualification that demonstrates academic suitability.
This table outlines the international education achievement levels that are equivalent to a Year 12 qualification in Queensland, Australia. Academic Equivalencies
If your country is not on this list, please contact us prior to submitting your application and we will discuss your eligibility.
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‣ Minimum of 17 years of age:
Applicants under the age of 18 may be accepted where it is demonstrated approved welfare arrangements will be maintained whilst the student is under the age of 18. This arrangement requires an approval of the Department of Home Affairs.
If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must co-sign this application form. An agent cannot do co-sign in place of a parent or legal guardian.
For more information, visit Department of Home Affairs
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‣ Genuine Student (GS) Assessment:
Applicants must complete the Genuine Student questionnaire within the application form to be considered for an enrolment. Applicants must ensure with research the intended course of study as well as their rights and responsibilities as a future student visa holder in Australia.
International students are required to show evidence that they meet the Department of Home Affairs’ Genuine Student requirements when applying for a student visa.
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‣ Current Valid Passport:
The applicant’s passport must be current and valid for at least 6 months from the course commencement date.
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‣ Documentation Requirements:
If you need support in submitting your application, you can contact one of Aviation Australia’s registered partners here.
Applications submitted with uncertified documents will not be processed.
All documentation supplied must be certified and translated (in full) to English. The front page of the Enrolment Application Form details this requirement.
Optional upgrades:
On successful completion of the course, you will receive:
These outcomes are highly regarded by airlines and Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs) all over the world.
To qualify for an EASA / GCAA Licence, you will need to show an additional two years’ on the job training at an approved MRO.
Graduating students with a further two years’ experience (minimum) can apply for their category licence. They would then be eligible for the following roles:
