Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Course

Lesson 1 • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licensing

Defines licence categories, privileges, and limitations for maintenance engineers. Connects certification requirements to scope-of-work boundaries.

Lesson 2 • Aviation Regulatory Bodies and Standards

Introduces the international and national organisations that set airworthiness standards. Students map regulatory hierarchy to daily maintenance decisions.

Lesson 3 • Aviation Safety Management Systems

Introduces the four pillars of a Safety Management System and their application in maintenance organisations. Students identify hazards and assess risk using standard tools.

Lesson 4 • Principles of Flight and Aerodynamics

Covers lift, drag, thrust, and weight as they apply to fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Provides the physical basis for understanding structural and system behaviour.

Lesson 1 • Structural Loads and Stress Analysis

Defines tension, compression, shear, bending, and torsion as experienced by aircraft structures. Connects load types to inspection priorities and repair design.

Lesson 2 • Corrosion Identification and Control

Classifies corrosion types, causes, and progression rates on aircraft structures. Students apply prevention and treatment procedures per approved data.

Lesson 3 • Airframe Construction Methods

Covers truss, monocoque, and semi-monocoque construction and their load-carrying characteristics. Establishes the structural vocabulary used throughout the course.

Lesson 4 • Composite and Non-Metallic Materials

Introduces fibre-reinforced composites, honeycomb cores, and sealants used in modern aircraft. Students distinguish damage types and select appropriate repair approaches.

Lesson 1 • Precision Measurement and Tooling

Applies micrometers, vernier callipers, dial indicators, and feeler gauges to aircraft component measurement. Students verify measurements against serviceable limits in approved data.

Lesson 2 • Maintenance Records and Certification

Explains the content, format, and legal significance of maintenance release entries and technical logs. Students complete compliant entries for representative maintenance tasks.

Lesson 3 • Standard Practices and Torque Application

Covers fastener types, torque values, safety wiring, and cotter pin installation to approved standards. Students demonstrate correct torque technique on representative assemblies.

Lesson 4 • Approved Maintenance Data and Manuals

Identifies types of approved maintenance data including manufacturer manuals, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins. Students locate and apply correct data for given tasks.

Lesson 1 • Aircraft Power Generation and Distribution

Covers generators, alternators, inverters, and bus architecture used to supply and distribute electrical power. Students trace power flow from source to load.

Lesson 2 • Aircraft Wiring and Connector Standards

Applies approved wiring practices including wire sizing, routing, bonding, and connector installation. Students produce compliant wire repairs using approved data.

Lesson 3 • Electrical Theory and Circuit Fundamentals

Reviews DC and AC theory, Ohm's law, and circuit configurations relevant to aircraft systems. Provides the analytical foundation for all electrical troubleshooting tasks.

Lesson 4 • Aircraft Batteries and Starting Systems

Examines lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery types, maintenance requirements, and engine starting circuits. Connects battery health to dispatch reliability.

Lesson 1 • Engine Fuel and Induction Systems

Examines carburettor and fuel injection systems for piston engines and fuel control units for turbines. Students adjust and troubleshoot fuel delivery components.

Lesson 2 • Engine Inspection and Run-Up Procedures

Applies borescope inspection, compression testing, and ground run-up checks to verify engine condition. Students record findings and determine airworthiness status.

Lesson 3 • Turbine Engine Theory and Construction

Covers turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft engine types, thermodynamic cycles, and major module construction. Prepares students for turbine maintenance tasks.

Lesson 4 • Engine Lubrication and Cooling Systems

Describes wet-sump, dry-sump, and pressure-fed lubrication systems and air or liquid cooling arrangements. Students service and inspect these systems per approved procedures.

Lesson 1 • Landing Gear and Brake Systems

Covers retractable landing gear operation, brake system design, and anti-skid systems. Students perform gear swings, brake adjustments, and system leak checks.

Lesson 2 • Hydraulic System Principles

Applies Pascal's law and fluid power theory to aircraft hydraulic system design. Connects pressure, flow, and force relationships to component sizing and operation.

Lesson 3 • Hydraulic System Components

Identifies pumps, actuators, valves, accumulators, and filters and explains their roles in system operation. Students inspect and replace components per approved data.

Lesson 4 • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Troubleshooting

Applies systematic fault isolation to slow actuation, external leaks, and pressure anomalies. Reinforces use of hydraulic schematics and approved maintenance procedures.

Lesson 1 • Communication Systems Maintenance

Covers VHF and HF radio systems, audio control panels, and emergency locator transmitters. Students perform operational checks and antenna inspections.

Lesson 2 • Gyroscopic Instruments and Attitude Systems

Explains gyroscopic principles and their application in attitude indicators, heading indicators, and turn coordinators. Students identify precession errors and serviceability limits.

Lesson 3 • Navigation Systems and Equipment

Introduces VOR, ILS, ADF, GPS, and inertial navigation systems and their maintenance requirements. Students verify antenna integrity and system accuracy per approved procedures.

Lesson 4 • Flight Instruments and Pitot-Static Systems

Covers altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, and the pitot-static plumbing that drives them. Students perform leak tests and instrument serviceability checks.

Lesson 1 • Repair Design and Structural Approval

Applies structural repair manual data and engineering order processes to design and approve aircraft repairs. Students evaluate damage and select compliant repair schemes.

Lesson 2 • Maintenance Programme Development

Applies MSG-3 logic and manufacturer data to develop and tailor aircraft maintenance programmes. Students construct task cards and interval schedules for a representative aircraft type.

Lesson 3 • Reliability and Trend Monitoring Programmes

Introduces reliability programme principles, alert levels, and trend analysis techniques for fleet management. Students interpret reliability reports and recommend programme adjustments.

Lesson 4 • Maintenance Error Investigation and Prevention

Applies root cause analysis tools to maintenance errors and develops systemic corrective actions. Students complete a full investigation report for a simulated maintenance event.