Air Law Training Scheme
Aerospace
A course by
NMIT
A one-year online Training Scheme providing 25 credits at Level 6, designed for aircraft maintenance engineers to gain knowledge of civil aviation regulatory requirements (air law) to prepare for NZCAA licensing examinations while continuing full-time employment.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 23 hours per week
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Understand civil aviation regulatory requirements
Develop thorough working knowledge of New Zealand civil aviation air law relevant to aircraft maintenance certification and licensing.
Apply air law knowledge to aircraft maintenance certification
Demonstrate ability to make correct and timely decisions related to aircraft maintenance performance, supervision, and certification.
Prepare for NZCAA licensing exams
Gain knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete NZCAA AMEL Air Law and related aviation maintenance license examinations.
What You're Signing Up For
This stand-alone Air Law Training Scheme from NMIT offers flexible, online study to help students develop comprehensive knowledge of civil aviation regulations relevant to aircraft maintenance certification and licensing. It is designed for practicing aircraft maintenance engineers and covers regulatory topics such as aeronautical parts, certification of products, airworthiness directives, aircraft registration, and licensing requirements. Students study independently while working, with approx. 23 hours per week self-directed learning over one year. Successful completion leads to NZQA Unit Standard 20904 and prepares students to sit NZCAA license examinations. Applicants must have relevant prior training or experience. Additional costs apply for CAA exams. This scheme is part of the pathway towards a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification.
Course Content
- Aviation terminology and abbreviations
- Accident and incident reporting
- Transition rules
- Aeronautical parts and supplies
- Certification of products and parts
- Airworthiness directives and general maintenance rules
- Aircraft registration and markings
- Aircraft maintenance engineer licensing
- Aircraft operator and maintenance organisation requirements
What you need to know first
Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training (Level 4 or above) or equivalent international qualification or relevant aeronautical engineering industry experience.
English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 Academic or equivalent (unless exempt).
Access to a workplace or evidence of workplace experience as per CAA AC66-1 subpart 66.53(a)(4).
Residency in New Zealand to sit the online license theory exams.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aerospace
Aviation Maintenance
Engineering
Future employment opportunities might be
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Aircraft Maintenance Certification Engineer
Aviation Industry Safety and Compliance Officer
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