Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

This course will prepare you on your embarkation of an exciting and rewarding career in aircraft maintenance. The programme of study is designed to provide you with a university level education to open your prospects for career progression built on strong academic foundations. It is designed to cover all the theoretical aspects leading to EASA Part 66 training and includes a practical element with supervised, on the job training with our industrial collaborators, including Lufthansa Technik and EasyJet Engineering. The course will cover topics such as Aircraft structures, Aircraft powerplants, Avionics, Electrical theory, Aviation materials, Human factors in shop-floor operations, and Aviation legislation, amongst others. The course offers prospective students with the skills to pursue a rewarding career in the aircraft maintenance industry.

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Information for International applicants

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Applicants shall be in possession of passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination at Grade 5 or better, or at SEC Level 3, in the following:

Physics
Mathematics
English Language
Maltese or any other language that satisfies Regulation 13 of the Admissions Regulations 2016: Maltese as a Requirement.

(1) Subject to the approval of the Board, applicants not in possession of the qualifications indicated in the above paragraph but in possession of other qualifications in an area of study related to Aviation, Science or Technology may also be considered.

(2) Applicants considered as 鈥淎dult Learners鈥� (mature applicants) in terms of paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and/or experience that would satisfy the Board that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for this Course together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae(C.V.).

(3) The eligibility of applicants referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be decided by the Board, following an interview conducted by a board appointed for the purpose.

The number of students shall be limited to 10 students.

Applicants shall be selected on the basis of their academic qualifications and performance during an interview, the weighting for which shall be published at the time of the call for applications.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

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Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt, and our team will be more than happy to help.

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

AET0121	Introduction to Principles of Flight for Aviation Maintenance	4 ECTS
FST0437	Basic Computer Skills	2 ECTS
IFS0430	Classical Mechanics for Aviation Maintenance	5 ECTS
IFS0432	Technical English Skills for Aviation Maintenance	2 ECTS
IFS0433	Mathematics for Aviation Maintenance
MAL0011*	Maltese as a Foreign Language: Beginner Level	4 ECTS
* Study-unit MAL0011 is compulsory for non-Maltese speaking students.

Semester 2 and Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

AET0011	On the Job Training	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

AET0123	Introduction to Aircraft Structures for Aviation Maintenance	5 ECTS
AET0200	Introduction to Aircraft Powerplants for Aviation Maintenance	4 ECTS
AET0210	Introduction to Materials and Hardware for Aviation Maintenance	4 ECTS
AET0232	Introduction to Aircraft Systems for Aviation Maintenance	8 ECTS
IFS0431	Electrical Circuit Theory for Aviation Maintenance	4 ECTS


Summer Semester

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

AET0211	Introduction to Fundamentals of Digial Techniques and Avionics Systems for Aviation Maintenance	5 ECTS
AET0234	Introduction to Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance	4 ECTS
AET0243	Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance Practice and Legislation	4 ECTS

Requirement for award of Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance: 60 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance under the auspices of the Institute of Aerospace Technologies.

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of the fundamental principles that make commercial flight and aviation maintenance possible and safe;
Describe the functionality and fundamental principles of operation of various aircraft avionics systems on board aircraft and the interaction between different systems;
Explain the merits of aircraft structures and design as well as those of the materials and processes used in the industry;
Explain the merits of aircraft powerplant designs and technology;
Explain the regulatory and operational frameworks associated with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations;
Assimilate the theoretical knowhow and apply it directly to practice during the internship opportunities with the industrial collaborations.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800

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This course sets you towards a career in aircraft maintenance and covers all aspects that will lead you to become an EASA PART 66 aircraft maintenance licensed technician. This course will provide you with a university level education with technical and transferable skills which open your prospects for career progression within the aviation industry.

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