Aircraft maintenance technicians are essential in the aviation industry, working in both civil and military sectors to ensure the safety and airworthiness of aircraft, including planes, helicopters, and jet fighters. These skilled professionals maintain and certify aircraft by inspecting, repairing, and modifying mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. They perform safety checks, manage technical logs, and handle scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks. Often working in diverse environments such as hangars and workshops, technicians may hold an Aircraft Maintenance Licence issued by regulatory bodies like the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), reflecting their expertise and commitment to aviation safety.
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Talented engineers, technicians and managers are vital to the future success of the engineering and aeronautical industries. This course will give you a solid knowledge base as well as supporting you to develop essential hand skills that will enable you to progress onto an apprenticeship or onto a higher level of study in either Operations and Maintenance or Aircraft Maintenance.
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T Levels are new courses which will follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A Levels. These two-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares learners for work. This particular T Level has been designed to deliver a high level of knowledge about the engineering industry as well as the occupational skills required to enter the industry (known as ‘threshold competence’). A learner who completes this qualification is well placed to develop to full occupational competence with the correct support and training. This qualification is being delivered from our Stansted Airport College Campus, which will give students unique opportunities to progress in to aviation-specific careers.
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