Master of Engineering (Airworthiness)

Masters (Coursework)

Develop specialist knowledge in the design, manufacture, certification, operation and maintenance of aircraft.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

MC238, 085117F

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$39,360 per year / $39,360 total

About this course

The field of airworthiness encompasses engineering disciplines required to ensure an aircraft or other airborne systems meet their design standards and is in a condition for safe operation. This includes the design, manufacture, certification, operation and maintenance of aircraft, both civil and military. Are you an engineer looking for further develop your specialist knowledge in the field of airworthiness engineering and management?

This course provides you with specialised knowledge and expertise in the areas of initial and continuing airworthiness engineering and management. The objectives of this program are to educate you as an airworthiness engineering professional who is able to:

analyse complex engineering assets in the initial and continuing airworthiness engineering environment, and develop engineering, scientific and technological solutions to ensure problem-free operations
find innovative solutions from an array of possibilities through systematic problem-solving and engineering/technological systems and associated design methodologies used in all airworthiness requirements pertaining to the design, certification, operation and maintenance of aircraft
build, lead and work in teams with trust and respect
achieve results in an industry characterised by global competition and driven by rapidly changing market forces.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Study locations

Bundoora

Melbourne City

Career pathways

Airworthiness is a key area in aviation as it entails a set of procedures and regulations with an aim to ensure aircraft can be safely operated throughout their lives without significant hazard to aircrew, passengers or third parties. Given the stringent operational scenarios of both civil and military aircraft on a global scale, the need for aviation professionals with specialised knowledge in airworthiness is of paramount importance. The Master of Engineering (Airworthiness) is a unique program that has been designed with an aim to meet the industry needs in this area.

Graduate career paths include:

airworthiness engineering in design, engineering and manufacturing organisations
airworthiness policy and regulations formulation and administration in aviation regulating authorities
aircraft and aeronautical product design and certification in design and engineering organisations
aircraft maintenance management in airlines, continuing airworthiness management organisations and maintenance organisations.

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