Airworthiness

Key programme benefits to future students

The programme meets technical education needs which have been recognised by the aviation industry internationally. It covers comprehensively: (a) Initial Airworthiness; design and certification of aircraft and aeronautical products, aircraft metallic and composite materials, structures, systems and design human factors, (b) Continuing Airworthiness; aircraft maintenance and sustainment, reliability engineering, airworthiness regulation and management, maintenance human factors and safety.



Students gain invaluable advanced technical knowledge and insights via modules taught by experienced UL academics.



The programme comprises of five modules spread over two semesters. The programme is delivered part-time in fully online mode, via the University’s learning management system, meeting the needs of working professionals in Ireland and overseas.

Spring Modules

• Aircraft Systems Engineering

• Aircraft Materials and Structural Integrity

• Aviation Human Factors and Safety



Optional Modules

Springboard funded students can avail of the following optional modules: Learning How to Learn | Career Development | Industry Case Study Project



Autumn Modules

• Airworthiness Management

• Reliability Engineering

A 2.2 honours primary degree in Engineering or a relevant area and 3 to 5 years’ experience in the aviation and related industries.



For applicants who cannot satisfy the minimum entry requirement the course board may, at its discretion, accept a level lower qualification with stronger evidence of prior learning and experience.

1 year part-time, online.

Spring

Graduate careers

The programme will equip graduates for careers in aviation organisations primarily concerned with the management and sustainment of initial and continuing airworthiness.