Foundation Degree

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Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering
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Flying is one of the safest forms of travel
UK's air safety record is one of the best
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Aircraft Engineers are an endangered species
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Why is there such a shortage?

• The armed services numbers declining
• Levels of enthusiasm among school leavers
• Retirement rates
• Slashed training budgets

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Qualifying Aircraft Engineers
Licences are issued under Joint Aviation
Requirements (JAR 66)
JAR 66 provides a common and mutually acceptable
standard across the Joint Aviation Authorities
(JAAs)
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Qualifying Aircraft Engineers
The JAR 66 licence provides a qualification in
aircraft maintenance that demonstrates the
achievement of an underpinning level of both
knowledge and competence.
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Qualifying Aircraft Engineers
There are 3 Categories within the JAR 66
Licensing system
Category A Line Maintenance Certifying Mechanic
Category B Line Maintenance Technician
B1 - Mechanical
B2 - Avionics
Category C Base Maintenance Certifying Engineer
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Qualifying Aircraft Engineers
Category A is intended to be the basis for
limited authorisations. Allows an experienced
and knowledgeable mechanic to certify simple
inspections and routine tasks
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Qualifying Aircraft Engineers
Category B is the mainstay licence qualification
for aircraft maintenance staff under the
JARs. Available in two disciplines mechanical
(B1) and avionic (B2). Requires more detailed
knowledge and a longer period of experience than
for Category A.
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Qualifying Aircraft Engineers
A qualification related to the management of
maintenance. Intended to be used to certify the
process of maintenance.
An alternative route to a C licence is available
based on obtaining a degree level qualification
acceptable to the CAA.
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How are JAR-66 Licences obtained?
There are a limited number ways of obtaining
exemptions from some examinations. A reduction in
the 5 year maintenance experience requirement can
be obtained. Both are at the discretion of the CAA
All examinations must be completed within 5 years
of the licence application, experience within 7
years
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• An Aircraft Maintenance Organisation

• Large employer of aircraft engineers

• Continued to train apprentices

• Recognised the need to make
• aircraft engineering more attractive

• Actively began seeking an
• Industry partner

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• Top rated HEFCE TQA degree provider in the
  field of aerospace engineering

• University investigated feasibility of
  setting up a degree programme

• Introduction of the Foundation Degree
  satisfied both the academic standards expected
  by the university and the vocational and
  practical experience the industry was seeking

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JOINT COLLABORATION
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Foundation Degree
JAR 66 LICENCING
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Joint Collaboration

• Development of the course has been a team
  effort
• Working together has ensured the course
• satisfies requirements of the JAA syllabus
• meets the needs of the aircraft maintenance
  industry
• has the academic content expected of a degree
  programme

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Joint Collaboration

• Together we offer one of the highest
  quality training packages available in the
  aircraft maintenance industry
• Having now also teamed up with the City of
  Bristol College, hope to be able to set the
  standard for all future aircraft maintenance
  engineers in the country

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ROUTES TO JAR-66 CATEGORY A, B AND C LICENSES AND
AN HONOURS DEGREE IN AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING
BEng(Hons)Professional Engineer status
Qualified JAR-66C Licence Holder
3 years maintenance experience including 6 months
practical
3 years experience as Category B1/B2 Certifier
BEng(Hons) Professional Engineer Status
Entry Requirements Min 140 points (to include 2
6 unit awards - maths science)
BEng(Hons) Top-up 1yr FT - 2 yrs PT JAR-66 C
Licence
B1 / B2 Licensed Engineer
Qualified JAR-66B Licence Holder BEng(Hons)and
Professional Engineer status
Foundation Degree Course JAR-66 B Licence 2 years
full-time
2 years aircraft maintenance experience
Introductory Year 0 JAR-66 A Licence 1 year
full-time
Min 18 years
Qualified JAR-66 A Licence Holder
Experience and other or self training
1 years maintenance experience
Qualified B Licence Holder
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IMPACT ON INDUSTRY
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Impact on Industry

• Tackling skills shortage essential to
  support the continuation and future growth
  of this particular business sector
• Will only be achieved by providing
  potential maintenance engineers with
  academic qualifications to support
  vocational qualifications

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Impact on Industry

• Will help maintenance organisations and
  airlines find the qualified people it needs
  to fill its skill shortage
• Will significantly raise the status of
  aircraft maintenance engineers
• Will give students a wider range of options

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Impact on Industry

• The programme will give students of all ages
• A chance to benefit from HE
• Technical skills and academic knowledge
  they need to get ahead in the job market
• Confidence to go into the workforce
  knowing they have the competence to succeed
  in the aircraft maintenance industry