Study EASA 66 aircraft engineer at Kingston University

About this course

Why choose this course?
If you are interested in a career in aircraft maintenance engineering and would rise to the challenge of signing off aircraft as fit to fly, this is the course for you. Your starting point will depend on your current qualifications. On successful completion of the course and a further period of work experience, you will be eligible to apply for a European Aviation Safety Agency aircraft maintenance licence.


What will you study?
In addition to academic modules, you will take work-based modules that provide you with hands-on experience of aircraft components and equipment replacement, inspection, condition monitoring and fault diagnosis and rectification. You will also gain an understanding of the work environment and legal requirements relating to the operation of commercial aircraft.


Module listing
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Foundation Year
Aerodynamics and Electronic Instrument Systems
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Materials and Hardware
Engineering Fundamentals
Human Factors and Aviation Legislation
Turbine Aeroplanes (double-module)
Turbine Engines and Propellers
Workshop and Hangar Practice (work-based module)

Year 1
Electrical Engineering I
Engineering and Aviation Science
Legislation and Safety Management in Aircraft Engineering
Maintenance Practices I and II
Materials and Hardware
Technology Mathematics I
Workshop and Hangar Practice (work-based module)

Year 2
Aerodynamics
Aeroplane Propulsion Systems (double module)
Aircraft Electronic Techniques and Digital Systems (double-module)
Aircraft Hangar Training (work-based double module)
Electrical Engineering II
Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems

BEng top-up year
Aerospace Technology
Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics
Business Applications in Engineering
Group project
Individual project
Quality Systems



Typical offer: Aircraft Engineering Introductory Year 0
Suitable industrial or commercial experience
Points: 80
Units: to include one A-level or equivalent
Subjects: Mathematics or science subject not essential
Plus GCSE (A–C): five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, or as an alternative a minimum of 10 points in Key Skills Communication and/or Application of Number.



Foundation Degree year 1: standard

140 points, to include two 6 unit awards or equivalent.
A-levels: Mathematics and a suitable science subject required. General studies not accepted.
BTEC National Diploma or Certificate: engineering subjects may satisfy entry requirements provided student has 5 GCSE’s as below. 160 points required (no grades give 140 points).
Plus GCSE (A-C): five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, or as an alternative a minimum of 10 points in Key Skills Communication and/or Application of Number
Successful completion of an Engineering/Technology Foundation course, or Access to HE course, and an appropriate level of attainment may satisfy entry requirements. Applicants may be asked to sit an entry examination and/or attend an interview.



Foundation Degree year 1: non-standard

Completed JAR examinations
Completed BCAR Section L licence course
FAA licence holder
Live aircraft work experience
Successful interview.




Foundation degree
Direct entry: EASA IR Pt66 B1/B2 licence or equivalent licence holders can obtain Advanced Prior Learning (APL) and Advanced Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) for Years 1 and 2 of the foundation degree, enabling direct entry to the BEng(Hons) top-up year.
Other: other armed service or civil qualifications or experience may also be considered.


Course features
If you're interested in aircraft maintenance engineering and the idea of signing-off aircraft as fit to fly, this is the course for you.

In addition to academic study, you take work-based modules that give you hands-on experience of:
aircraft components and equipment replacement;
inspection;
condition monitoring; and
fault diagnosis and rectification.
You also gain an understanding of the work environment and legal requirements relating to the operation of commercial aircraft.
Resources include:
a Lear Jet;
a classic 747 simulator (used as a ground engineer training tool); and
an F27 fuselage to take apart and put back together.
We have strong ties with industry names such as KLM UK Engineering and BA Engineering.
This course is unique to Kingston University. A score of 24 out of 24 for our teaching quality in a national audit means you can be sure you'll have a top-rated learning environment.
We have also been given the Award of Excellence in Maintenance Training by the EITM.
The course is designed to bring you to the level of academic achievement needed by the airline industry. A predicted shortfall of 5000–6000 aircraft engineers in the next four years means it will stand you in good stead.
After successfully completing the course and a further period of work experience, you can apply for a European Aviation Safety Agency maintenance licence.
For more information on these courses and the variety of routes you can take, please see www.kingston.ac.uk/aircrafteng1.