Course details
About the course
Apply knowledge of avionics to the certification of aeronautical maintenance
This is a stand-alone Training Scheme. The content is part of the New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification. You can apply for the whole diploma or successfully complete each separate Training Scheme.
NMIT has been teaching aeronautical engineering maintenance for many years and is New Zealand's first approved NZCAA Part 147 Certified Maintenance Training Organisation.
Work towards gaining your NZ Civil Aviation Authority (NZ CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence while working through this flexible learning programme. You'll be able to continue full-time employment while preparing for your NZ CAA exams – a compulsory requirement for licensing. The programme integrates theory with practical illustrations so you can correlate course information with your daily work experience.
You will cover:
- Aircraft measuring instruments
- Pitot-static systems
- Gyroscopes
- Circuit protection and control devices
- Wiring installations
- Communication and navigation systems
This Training Scheme is studied online so you can fit it around your work commitments. You should allow approximately 23 hours per week of self-directed learning per course.
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About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.