Promising future in aircraft maintenance
ALICIA Moh Peik Shya graduated in 2017 with an Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from Nilai University and a BEng (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering from Kingston University in the UK.
The BEng (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering is a top-up programme for students who are pursuing the Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Students will complete both programmes in just one year after they graduate with the Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering. This top-up degree aims to help students move on to supervisory roles in the industry, equipping them with the skills needed to manage a team and deal with related issues.
Potential employers may also need people to lead the team, so the top-up degree will help graduates in terms of knowledge, confidence and long-term career options and rewards.
Although the aircraft engineering technology programmes enable various career options, having an European Aviation Safety Agency licence is mandatory for students who desire to be a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer. This is because only a licensed holder is permitted to certify the airworthiness of an aircraft.
This is another highly rewarding field to work in. An aircraft-licensed engineer will essentially be responsible for aircraft worth hundreds of millions of dollars and whether or not it leaves the ground. Most importantly, it is about the safety of the passengers who will be on a given flight.
To reach great heights, relevant and sound technical know-how gathered through the different levels of tertiary education, diploma, advanced diploma and an honours degree are required.
Basic entry requirements
The Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Nilai University is open to both science stream and non-science stream students who have achieved the following scores in their SPM:
1) Three credits in English, Mathematics and Physics or Science
2) A pass in Bahasa Melayu
3) A pass in Sejarah
Students should be medically fit and have excellent eyesight and hearing with no colour blindness or hearing impairment.
Since its inception in 2008, Nilai University has offered top-notch learning facilities. There is a purpose-built hangar with two aircraft and students can access proper tooling and equipment to enhance their practical training.
Apart from the in-house practical training, students will also undergo six months on-the-job-training with AirAsiaX and AirAsia.
Nilai University offers partial and full scholarships to students. Find out about the seven types of scholarships available. The university’s education counsellors and experienced lecturers will guide you in applying for a scholarship.
Nilai University is open daily except on public holidays. For an appointment, call 06-850 2308, log on to www.nilai.edu.my or visit the campus in Nilai.
The BEng (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering is a top-up programme for students who are pursuing the Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.