Atlantic Aviation Group based at Shannon Airport has announced details of its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship. The company provides a range of aviation solutions, including aircraft maintenance, technical services, design services and custom training solutions. Successful completion of this apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting industry.
What does an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer do?
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) are employed throughout the aviation industry. They are responsible for many types of aircraft. Engineers inspect, maintain, modify and repair airframes, engines and avionics. There is also a large amount of sheet metal repairs and corrosion removal on airframes during hangar visits. The aviation industry is regulated in Europe by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in America by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and in Ireland, by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
What does the Apprenticeship programme cover?
The programme covers Engineering plus an introduction to Avionics, Aircraft Structures, Jet Engines and Systems. On finishing this programme, apprentices are awarded the National Craft Certificate by Quality Qualifications Ireland and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence by the Irish Aviation Authority.
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence is the aviation maintenance industry’s basic qualification, which recognises the holder as a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. This licence is recognised internationally.
What is involved?
The career of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer is challenging and demands a high level of commitment. It involves two disciplines; Avionics and Mechanical. The course covers a broad range of subjects including Air Frames and Jet Engines (with associated Mechanical and Avionics Systems), Aircraft Structures, Sheet metal and Composite Materials, Physics, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Workshop Technology and Practice Avionics.
For more information about the Atlantic Aviation Group Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship please visit their website by clicking here.
