Course Details
| Qualification |
MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) +
MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) |
| Training Provider |
Flight One Academy (RTO 45165) |
| Training Location |
Archerfield Airport, Brisbane |
Flight One Academy has the privilege of being a CASA certified Maintenance Training Organisation. (Certification number CASA.147 MTO.0048.) This allows us to deliver theory and practical training and assessments towards obtaining an Australian Aircraft Engineer Licence.
Theory and hand-skill training is conducted primarily in a classroom environment co-located with our Archerfield Airport aeroskills workshop. To address the practical requirements of the qualification, students will receive the opportunity to undertake practice-based activities recorded in a Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Students may complete their logged practical training during the course or alternatively, in another aviation workplace.
Flight One Academy’s engineering double diploma programme is designed as a two year course, with the first year covering the Certificate IV of Aeroskills (Avionics and Mechanical) in its entirety. The Diploma Year builds on this foundational learning with more evolved and complex concepts of aircraft maintenance.
Across the Diploma Year, students will learn how to supervise maintenance activities, remove and install advanced aircraft components, and learn how to troubleshoot a wide range of complex aircraft systems and address requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Leveraging the wider Tisdall Aviation Group’s MRO facilities, we have designed the course to provide students with the opportunity to benefit from engagement with our in-house live aircraft maintenance environment, providing every trainee the best possible learning experience.
Outcomes
The School of Engineering Diploma Year is designed around the concept of licence readiness – providing each graduate with the opportunity to complete the learning and associated examinations required by CASA to obtain an Aircraft Engineer Licence outcome.
The course includes formal aeroskills theory training aligned to the knowledge requirements within the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 66 Modules, and assessments that are delivered under our CASA Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation Approval Certificate (CASA.147 MTO.0048). When combined with our extensive practical training, this structure empowers our graduates and prepares them to seize career opportunities as they arise.
To be eligible to apply for a CASA Aircraft Engineer Licence, graduates must also meet CASA’s stipulated employment experience requirements but will not need to undertake further training or assessments.
The expected outcomes of this course, subject to demonstrated competencies, are:
- MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
- MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
- MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
- MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
- Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority Part 147 Completion Certificate
Training & Assessment Arrangements
Training is conducted at Archerfield Airport in Brisbane, Australia, via face to face classroom learning by experienced aviation trainers utilising authentic aircraft engineer training equipment, tools and aircraft components to supplement the quality theory training.
Assessments for this programme are conducted and invigilated in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Assessments may include, but are not limited to, multiple choice, short answer, short essays, group work under observation and practical assessments.
Recognition For Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants with well documented previous training and/or experience may be eligible for Recognition for Prior Learning toward Units of Competency included in this qualification. Please advise at the time of application if you are seeking RPL.
Delivery Mode
The course is delivered face to face on campus, supported by online learning facilities. The course runs 4 to 5 days per week during term and attendance is compulsory unless otherwise approved by the Head of School. Students undertaking this course are expected to wear the college uniform provided.
Double Diploma
Flight One Academy’s unique Double Diploma of Aeroskills comprehensively delivers all theory training for the both the mechanical and the avionics streams.
The Double Diploma programme involves a challenging workload, so trainees will need to demonstrate perseverance and diligence. The rewards however are significant, as the extended qualification develops a broader and more versatile skillset for graduates to offer potential employers. The Aeroskills Diplomas are optionally available as separate single diplomas.
Certificate vs Diploma
Flight One Academy has designed its Aeroskills Diploma programme to be undertaken as a combined qualification, because all the units contained within the Certificate IV are part of the Diploma. Completing the Certificate IV allows you to develop the skills you will need to work as a qualified Aircraft Engineer.
The Diploma, by incorporating the training and assessments required by CASA for a licence outcome , ensures that once you have met CASA’s other licence requirements (such as stipulated periods of employment) you will be fully prepared to obtain your Aircraft Engineer Licence.
In undertaking the combined programme, you will graduate with both a Certificate IV and a Diploma of Aeroskills, with either or both of your chosen specialisations. For diploma graduates, no further basic training or assessments are required before seeking a licence!
Units of Competency
ASQA Units of Competency that may be used in the delivery of the course include:
Mechanical Core Units
MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance
MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities
MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace
MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance
MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components
MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities
MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing
MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components
Mechanical Group A Electives
MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components
MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components
MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot pressurisation control systems and components
MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components
MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components
MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components
MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components
MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components
MEA321Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
Mechanical Group B Electives
MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components
MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components
MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components
MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components
MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
Avionics Core Units
MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance
MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities
MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace
MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance
MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities
MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components
MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio systems and components
MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components
MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA292 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing
Avionics Group A Electives
MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
Avionics Group B Electives
MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
CASA Part 66 Modules
This course provides ALL theory training and assessment toward the following modules:
Module 01 – Mathematics
Module 02 – Physics
Module 03 – Electrical Fundamentals
Module 04 – Electronic Fundamentals
Module 05 – Digital Techniques and Electronic Test Equipment
Module 06 – Materials and Hardware
Module 07 – Maintenance Practices
Module 08 – Basic Aerodynamics
Module 09 – Human Factors
Module 10 – Aviation Legislation
Module 11 – Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems
Module 12 – Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems
Module 13 – Aircraft Structures & Systems
Module 14 – Propulsion – Avionic systems
Module 15 – Gas Turbine Engines
Module 16 – Piston Engines
Module 17 – Propeller
Academic Criteria
- Australian Year 12 (Senior High School) Certificate of Education; or
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) diploma; or
- successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English), or at a level in a framework that preceded the AQF that is equivalent to level 4 or above in the AQF or; that has been assessed by a Federal, State or Territory government agency which assesses overseas qualifications (or an organisation contracted by such an agency to undertake such assessments) as equivalent or comparable to a qualification referred to in the VET Student Loans Rules; and the course for the qualification was delivered in English.
- If you cannot provide the above documents, you will be required to display competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both reading and numeracy. We will assess your competence using the Australian Government approved assessment tool — LLN Robot, or other approved tool of our choice.
CASA English Language Criteria
Aircraft maintenance trainees should also be aware that, according to CASR Part 66 AMC CASR 66.025 /GM CASR 66.025, all personnel wishing to hold an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence will be required to provide evidence to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority that they have achieved a suitable English language proficiency level.
An applicant for a maintenance certification licence must be able to read, write and converse in English to a level that CASA is satisfied is sufficient to enable the applicant to safely exercise the privileges of the licence applied for. The level of knowledge would be such that the licence holder is able to:
- read and understand the instructions and technical manuals in use within the organisation;
- make written technical entries and any maintenance documentation entries, which can be understood by those with whom they are normally required to communicate;
- read and understand the maintenance organisation procedures; and
- communicate at such a level as to prevent any misunderstanding when exercising certification privileges.
Approved English language evidence that may be required for Non English Speaking Background (NESB) engineers:
- International English Language Testing System with an overall grade of six on condition no single test area has a score of less than six on either the academic or general training module;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) score of 78;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper Based (TOEFL PB) score of 547; and
- Test of English for International Communication Secure Program (TOEIC Secure Program/Public Testing Centre) score of Listening 350; Reading 330; Speaking 160 and Writing 160.
CASA Medical Criteria for Licencing
The following information is relevant to anyone considering applying to CASA for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence in the future.
GM CASR 66.025 – Grant of Licence
If an applicant for a Part 66 aircraft engineer licence has at the time of application a medically significant condition that they consider to be safety-relevant, the applicant must under paragraph 66.020 (2) (e) of the CASR, specify the medical condition to CASA on the approved licence application form.
A medically significant condition includes:
a) any of the following (no matter how minor):
i. any illness or injury;
ii. any bodily infirmity, defect or incapacity;
iii. any mental infirmity, defect or incapacity;
iv. any sequela of an illness, injury, infirmity, defect or incapacity mentioned in subparagraph (i), (ii) or (iii); and
b) any abnormal psychological state; and
c) drug addiction and drug dependence; and
d) for a woman — pregnancy and the physiological and psychological consequences of pregnancy or of termination of pregnancy.
Safety-relevant is defined at regulation 67.015 of the CASR and means: a medically significant condition is safety-relevant if it reduces, or is likely to reduce, the ability of someone who has it to exercise a privilege conferred or to be conferred, or to perform a duty imposed or to be imposed, by a licence that he or she holds or has applied for.
For example: if an applicant for a category B2 avionics licence knowingly suffers from colour blindness and decides that their ability to perform their work may be affected by this condition, they would be obliged to consult with a medical practitioner and declare that condition, together with a report from the medical practitioner that describes the condition, to CASA at the time of licence application.
VET Student Loans Criteria
There are specific criteria for use of the VET Student Loans scheme. Please visit our VSL Page for further details.
