Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Aerospace Engineering
You will be trained in the state-of-art hangar with authentic aircraft, engines, aircraft simulators, and facilities which will equip you with a firm understanding of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business in the Aerospace industry. Through the hands-on activities on the aircraft and skills training in the hanger, you will develop a strong passion for Aerospace MRO operations.
This diploma is a CAAS-approved Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 147 (SAR147) Maintenance Training Organisation offering SAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licensing (AML) basic training course (Module 1 to Module 10) for combined B1 (Airframe and Engine) and B2 (Avionics) Categories.
Applicants with profound hearing or visual impairment, uncontrolled epilepsy, colour vision appreciation and deficiency, physical impairment and mobility challenges, may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations, and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for admission.
Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 1 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Innovation and Practice
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Programming and Data Analysis
- Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
- Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
- Principles of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
- Aerodynamics and Propulsion
- Engineering Materials
- Thermofluids
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
- Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals II
- Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument System
- Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument Systems II
- Aviation Maintenance Practices
- Aircraft Inspection
- Aviation Legislation and Human Factors
- Airframe Structures and Engine Systems
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below
List of electives:
- Operations Planning
- Statistical Methods for Engineering
- Aircraft Hardware
Option B
- Select a Minor Programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Option 1
- One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Project
Select 1 module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Option 2
- Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
- Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
- Industry Immersion Programme II
Some modules and synopses are pending confirmation and may be subject to change.
Internship
| Internship duration | 1 semester to 1 academic year long internship |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Aircraft Avionics System Specialist
- Airframe and Engine Inspector
- Assistant Engineer
- Fleet Management Planner
- Licensed Aircraft Engineer
- Material/Production Planner
- Non-Destructive Testing Inspector
- Quality Control Inspector
- Technical Support Personnel
- Workshop Engineer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.