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What is Aviation Engineering

Aviation engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with airspace development, airport design, aircraft navigation technologies, and aerodrome planning. It also involves the formulation of public policy, regulations, and aviation laws pertaining to airspace, airlines, airports, aerodromes, and the conduct of air services agreements through treaty.

This branch of engineering is distinct from aerospace engineering which deals with the development of aircraft and spacecraft.

About the Course

This is an ideal degree for anyone considering an engineering career in aviation. It will prepare you to work in aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, aviation management, logistics, systems integration, design, support, manufacturing, and air transport economics.

Studies include aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and materials science, and the performance of aircraft. Through practical work in laboratories and workshops, you’ll apply the engineering principles you learn.

This degree will also develop career skills such as effective communication, presentation, team-working, planning, and project management.

Course Curriculum 

In year 1, you will acquire the fundamental engineering knowledge and skills to build a solid foundation for students to undertake a deeper study in year 2. You will have the opportunity to carry out hands-on practical work in laboratories and workshops throughout the program. Most modules are designed to develop key employability skills such as communication, presentation, team-working, planning, and project management.

In year 2, you will study the engineering principles underpinning aircraft technologies such as aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and materials science, and the performance of aircraft. You will study aircraft maintenance operations, aircraft systems, airworthiness, and air transport economics.

In years 3 and 4 you will study aircraft maintenance operations, aircraft systems, airworthiness, and air transport economics. Please note that our partner universities offer a lot of practice for students.

Career Prospects

Aviation is a global industry that connects the world. The activity is very diverse, with a multitude of commercial, industrial, and military applications.

Aviation engineering will give you practical skills directly relevant to this specific field of industry and employment. As the aviation industry is pretty insular, a degree like this will also get you the contacts and connections you need to launch your career.

Aviation engineering is a good choice for earning an impressive salary as graduates are in high demand.

Companies are eager to hire graduates with well-honed, vocational skills. 

Eventually, aerospace engineers may advance to become technical specialists or supervise a team of engineers and technicians. Some may even become engineering managers or move into executive positions, such as program managers.