What you will study..?
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Course. The course of study conducted by the Academy of Aeronautical Engineering (AAE) of the Asian Aviation Centre (AAC) leading to the award of the Certificate of Recognition in confirmation of having successfully completed the CAASL Approved basic training course in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, covering Unpressurised Airframes and Piston Engines, for purposes of consideration for entry to the CAASL Basic License examination in these categories
The Approved Course is in modular format and is intended to provide theoretical and practical exposure to aircraft maintenance subjects in the Mechanical category, Category B1.2 of CAASL Aviation Safety Notice (ASN) No. 083.
The course also provides options for students to undertake training in Turbine Engines Pressurized Airframes, and Helicopter as an Acceptable Course of training for purposes of consideration for entry to the CAASL Basic License examination in these categories.
After completing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) have an opportunity to a direct entry to the final year of a BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering Degree
Guaranteed two years of the degree exempted on production of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Course Certificate (Successfully completed theoretical modules)
Candidates with other relevant Engineering Qualifications will be regarded based on the discretion of the university
The bridging program will guide the students to acquire the necessary academic, practical &writing skills required to face the aptitude test held by Kingston University in order to directly enter the final year of the BSc ( Hons ) in Aircraft Engineering Degree.)
Course Content
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Other Information
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has approved the AACEA as a Maintenance Training Organization (MTO) under the Approval No. CAASL.147.102, authorizing the AACEA to deliver the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering B1.2 Basic Training Course as an approved basic training course.
The course fulfils the basic knowledge requirement of Aircraft Maintenance Licence in Category B 1.2 – Aeroplanes Piston and at the same time fulfills the basic knowledge requirement of Category B 3 – Piston Engine Non-Pressurized Aeroplanes of 2000 kg MTOM or below.
On completion of the course, successful students will be offered a one year training opportunity under the approved Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) of the AAC, the AAC Technical Services (AACTS), enabling the students to fulfil the one year practical maintenance experience requirement for the issue of B1.2 and B3 Aircraft Maintenance Licence as given in SLCAIS – 66 : Implementing Standards – Personnel Licensing Requirements – Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
The course also provides options for students to undertake knowledge training in the subject areas of turbine engines, pressurized airframes and helicopters as optional training modules for purposes of acquiring theoretical knowledge in those subject areas.
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering B1.2 Basic Training course offers students an opportunity to embark in further education and earn an academic degree in the field of aircraft maintenance. AACEA has arrangements in place for students successfully completing the course to join the BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering (Top-up) Degree offered by Kingston University, of London, UK, subjected to completion of Entry Tests conducted by the Kingston University and achieving the required English Language competency. Similar opportunities are also available to join the BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering / BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance Systems (Top-up) Degree of the University of South Wales of Wales, UK and BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management of the University of the Highlands and Islands of Inverness, Scotland, UK
Awarding Body
Asian Aviation Centre,
Colombo,
Sri Lanka
Course Duration
Two years (02) full time at AAC for completion of Approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Certificate course + 03 months [02 months Bridging Program (optional) + 01 month examination and evaluation]. Visa processing period will add to total time to proceed to Kingston University in England and one year to complete the remainder of the degree.
Commencement :
September in Kingston University, London, United Kingdom ( Contact the Information Centre for commencement dates – 0114510303/4, 0773056269 / 0773102010/ info@aac.lk.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirement
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GCE O/L 06 Passes
Minimum of 6 passes at GCE O/Levels including Credit Pass for English and Mathematics or Science or an equal qualification. Kingston University would conduct an entry examination (Eligibility Test) to confirm the ability to express Technical Situations in writing. Your ability to assess and explain Maintenance (Technical) Activities in report format would qualify you to enter this programme.
Fees and Payment Structure
Approximately Rs 1.150mn for Approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Certificate programme.
Approximately Rs 150,000 for an individual student for Bridging Programme (fees may come down depending on the number of students in a batch).
Contact the Information Centre for payment details and flexible schemes: 0114510303/4, 0773056269 / 0773102010/ info@aac.lk.