HNC Aircraft Engineering

This HNC is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics within the aviation operations industry.

You will study subjects including aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion systems, and aircraft structures and materials.

Special features

• Practical engineering workshop skills to aviation industry standard

• Content is similar to the knowledge elements of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for aircraft engineering staff

• Facility to take EASA examinations on-site at UHI Perth

• 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science PLUS English Nat 5 pass or equivalent. Applicants with only one of Maths or Physics/Engineering Science at a Higher level require the other subject at Nat 5 OR

• 1 A level at grade C or above in Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science PLUS English language at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent. Applicants with only one of Maths or Physics/Engineering Science at Advanced level require the other subject at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent

• Alternatively, NC/NQ Engineering at level 6 or equivalent OR the completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering

• International applicants must meet the IELTS entry criteria as well as the UKBA requirements

• Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply, appropriate industry-related experience will be taken into consideration

20 hours work permit for international students