Bachelor of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology (Airframe and Aeroengines)
Program Mission
Prepare graduates to be successful as technicians and engineers embracing innovation and discovery and striving for life-long learning and professional development in the field of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology (Airframe and Aeroengines) (BAVET) program is designed to meet the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) requirements and aligns with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards. This program equips graduates with comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the aviation industry, emphasizing both technical proficiency and broad-based education.
Graduates will be prepared to work effectively and professionally within the aviation sector, applying maintenance skills while adhering to industry regulations and ethics. Upon completion of the program and after gaining an additional two years of industry experience, graduates will be eligible for the GCAA Category ‘B1.1’ license in Airframe and Aeroengines. The curriculum covers all essential aviation maintenance training modules required by the GCAA and includes key engineering and general studies courses. This broad educational approach ensures that students are well-prepared to become competent engineers and productive professionals. The program incorporates practical knowledge through labs, assignments, and work placements, equipping students with the technical and managerial skills needed for careers in aviation maintenance, management, and operations. Graduates are trained to be logical, accurate, and efficient, with a strong ability to gather and utilize information effectively. The program emphasizes the use of technology, engineering tools, and effective information resources, and fosters leadership qualities grounded in moral and ethical principles. Additionally, the program prepares motivated students for advanced studies in Aviation Engineering and related professional fields. Employment opportunities for BAVET graduates are abundant and expanding within the UAE, the Gulf region, and worldwide, including roles in military operations, commercial aviation, private aviation, and aviation support industries.
Program Goals
- Provide aviation graduates with the technical knowledge and skills required by the aviation industry to maintain a variety of aircraft systems to the highest standards.
- Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of the global, ethical and social implications of the aviation industry and engineering profession.
- Prepare graduates with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education and professional growth.
- Provide graduates with leadership qualities and commitment to contribute actively to achieving the regulatory authorities’ mission.
Program Learning Outcomes
Bachelor's Degree Program Learning Outcomes:
- An ability to apply knowledge, methods, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems in the field of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology.
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes that meet specific needs for engineering challenges within Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology.
- An ability to effectively communicate in written, oral, and graphical forms, both in technical and non-technical environments, and to critically assess and use relevant technical literature.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments, analyze the results, and apply findings to enhance processes in Aviation Maintenance Engineering.
- An ability to work effectively both as a contributing team member and as a leader in technical teams, demonstrating leadership in Aviation Maintenance Engineering.
- An ability to develop and assess business plans for transforming engineering designs (systems, products, services, and solutions) into viable business opportunities, applying entrepreneurial skills relevant to the aviation industry.
Diploma Exit Program Learning Outcomes:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to identify, explain, formulate, and solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the aviation maintenance and in accordance with regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for well-defined engineering problems related to Aviation Engineering Technology.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature, computer software, information, and communication technologies at a level required for basic aviation maintenance.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, experiments, and practical activities and to analyze and interpret the results.
- An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Completion Requirements
Bachelor of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology: Airframe and Aeroengines
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 90 | |
| Apprenticeship Courses | 12 | |
| General Studies Courses | 18 | |
| A mninimum CGPA of 2.00 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Diploma Exit Completion Requirements:
To qualify for Exit Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Engineering Technology degree, students must successfully complete the following minimum requirements:
A. A minimum of 69 credits, as follows:
- A minimum of 45 credits core courses
- A minimum of 6 credits apprenticeship courses
- A minimum requirement of 18 credits in General Studies, according to the General Studies breakdown and as advised in the study plan of the program.
B. A minimum CGPA of 2.00.
Bachelor's Degree Course List:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 102 | ||
| AVT 1003 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 3 |
| AVT 2103 | DC Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2203 | Workshop Practices and Safety | 3 |
| AVT 2303 | Aircraft Fundamentals and Basic Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AVT 2113 | AC Electrical Fundamentals and Electrical Machines | 3 |
| AVT 2223 | Aircraft Hardware | 3 |
| AVT 2213 | Aircraft Materials | 3 |
| AVT 2233 | Maintenance Procedures and Abnormal Events | 3 |
| AVT 3103 | Electronic Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2243 | Electrical Wiring Standards and Practices | 3 |
| AVT 3203 | Maintenance Practices Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 3703 | Gas Turbine Engine I | 3 |
| AVT 3713 | Gas Turbine Engine I Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 3403 | Human Factors | 3 |
| AVT 3113 | Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AVT 3723 | Gas Turbine Engine II | 3 |
| AVT 3523 | Aviation Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| AVT 3413 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| AVT 4543 | Aircraft Avionics Systems for Mechanical | 3 |
| AVT 4503 | Aircraft Flight Control and Structures | 3 |
| AVT 3733 | Propeller | 3 |
| AVT 4583 | Aircraft Instrument and Lighting | 3 |
| AVT 4573 | Aircraft Hydraulic and Landing Gear | 3 |
| AVT 4523 | Aircraft Electrical Power | 3 |
| AVT 4563 | Aircraft Protection Systems | 3 |
| AVT 4553 | Aircraft Fuel and Passenger Systems | 3 |
| AVT 4703 | Aviation Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| AVT 4806 | Aviation Apprenticeship | 6 |
| AVT 4513 | Aircraft Conditioning and Oxygen | 3 |
| AVT 4813 | Aircraft Systems Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 4823 | Aviation Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| General Courses: | ||
| Required credits: 18 | ||
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| AVT 1133 | Aviation Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
Diploma Exit Course List:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits : 51 | ||
| AVT 1003 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 3 |
| AVT 2103 | DC Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2203 | Workshop Practices and Safety | 3 |
| AVT 2303 | Aircraft Fundamentals and Basic Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AVT 2113 | AC Electrical Fundamentals and Electrical Machines | 3 |
| AVT 2223 | Aircraft Hardware | 3 |
| AVT 2213 | Aircraft Materials | 3 |
| AVT 2233 | Maintenance Procedures and Abnormal Events | 3 |
| AVT 3103 | Electronic Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2243 | Electrical Wiring Standards and Practices | 3 |
| AVT 3203 | Maintenance Practices Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 3703 | Gas Turbine Engine I | 3 |
| AVT 3713 | Gas Turbine Engine I Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 2816 | Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship | 6 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| General Studies Courses: | ||
| Required credits: 18 | ||
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| AVT 1133 | Aviation Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 120 |
| Maximum Duration of Study | 6 years |
| Minimum Duration of Study | 4 years |
| Cost Recovery Program | No |
| Program Code | BAVET |
| Major Code | AVE |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Bachelor's Degree Study Plan:
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| AVT 1003 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 3 |
| AVT 2103 | DC Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2203 | Workshop Practices and Safety | 3 |
| AVT 1133 | Aviation Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AVT 2303 | Aircraft Fundamentals and Basic Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AVT 2113 | AC Electrical Fundamentals and Electrical Machines | 3 |
| AVT 2223 | Aircraft Hardware | 3 |
| AVT 2213 | Aircraft Materials | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| AVT 2233 | Maintenance Procedures and Abnormal Events | 3 |
| AVT 3103 | Electronic Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2243 | Electrical Wiring Standards and Practices | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AVT 3203 | Maintenance Practices Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 3703 | Gas Turbine Engine I | 3 |
| AVT 3713 | Gas Turbine Engine I Workshop | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| AVT 3403 | Human Factors | 3 |
| AVT 3113 | Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument Systems | 3 |
| AVT 3723 | Gas Turbine Engine II | 3 |
| AVT 3523 | Aviation Sophomore Design Project | 3 |
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| AVT 3413 | Aviation Legislation | 3 |
| AVT 4543 | Aircraft Avionics Systems for Mechanical | 3 |
| AVT 4503 | Aircraft Flight Control and Structures | 3 |
| AVT 3733 | Propeller | 3 |
| AVT 4583 | Aircraft Instrument and Lighting | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| AVT 4573 | Aircraft Hydraulic and Landing Gear | 3 |
| AVT 4523 | Aircraft Electrical Power | 3 |
| AVT 4563 | Aircraft Protection Systems | 3 |
| AVT 4553 | Aircraft Fuel and Passenger Systems | 3 |
| AVT 4703 | Aviation Senior Design Project I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| AVT 4806 | Aviation Apprenticeship | 6 |
| AVT 4513 | Aircraft Conditioning and Oxygen | 3 |
| AVT 4813 | Aircraft Systems Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 4823 | Aviation Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Diploma Exit Study Plan:
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| AVT 1003 | Aviation Mathematics and Physics | 3 |
| AVT 2103 | DC Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2203 | Workshop Practices and Safety | 3 |
| AVT 1133 | Aviation Sustainability Design Project | 3 |
| LSC 1503 | Professional Spoken Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AVT 2303 | Aircraft Fundamentals and Basic Aerodynamics | 3 |
| AVT 2113 | AC Electrical Fundamentals and Electrical Machines | 3 |
| AVT 2223 | Aircraft Hardware | 3 |
| AVT 2213 | Aircraft Materials | 3 |
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| AVT 2233 | Maintenance Procedures and Abnormal Events | 3 |
| AVT 3103 | Electronic Fundamentals | 3 |
| AVT 2243 | Electrical Wiring Standards and Practices | 3 |
| EGN 2113 | Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers | 3 |
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AVT 3203 | Maintenance Practices Workshop | 3 |
| AVT 3703 | Gas Turbine Engine I | 3 |
| AVT 3713 | Gas Turbine Engine I Workshop | 3 |
| EGN 2213 | Project Management for Engineers | 3 |
| EGN 2203 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| EGN 3113 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| AVT 2816 | Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 69 | |
Abu Dhabi Campus
Aziz Almahadin, PhD, Aeronautical Engineering, University of Hertforshire, UK
Ari Legowo, PhD, Control & System Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan
Michael Ledesma, Bachelor, Aeronautical Engineering, Mats College of Technology, Philippines
Serdar Dalkilic, PhD, Aviation, Anadolu University, Turkey
Warnakulasooriya Rodrigo, PhD, Management Science, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China
Wei Cheng Chang, PhD, Industrial Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taiwan
Warren Fortunato, Masters, Aerospace Vehicle Desigen, Cranfield University, UK
Dubai Campus
Rita Aljadiri, PhD, Electronic Engineering, Coventry University, UK
Mohammad Qutaishat, Masters, Production and Operations Management, Hashemite University, Jordan
Muhammad Sakhar Arshed, Masters, Computer Science, University of Karachi, Pakistan
Tekwani Bunti Kanayo, Masters Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
Syed Aftab, PhD, Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
Majid Irbaye, Masters, Business Administration, Mahatma Gandhi University, India