Aircraft maintenance : Initial training

Aircraft maintenance : Initial training

BAC Aeronautic Professional with work experience or via the school route

2 options :

M.S.A. (mechanical systems– avionics)
M.S.C. (mechanical systems – airframe)

Program : Mathematics, Economics and Management, Industrial Science and Techniques, French, Physics, Sciences, History and Geography, Flight Instruments, Radio Navigation and Radio Communication, English, Thermo-propulsion, Aerodynamics, Technology, Systems, Practicals.

Duration : 2 years apprenticeship for individuals under 26-years of age or via the school route.
Pre-Requirements : Aeronautics CAP / Industrial BEP.
Selection dates : During the first half of June upon file examination and interview.
Dates : Sessions from September each year.

Aeronautic BTS 

Program : Mathematics, Technology Information, Electronics and Electro-technics, Thermo-dynamics, Management, French, Engineering Drawing, Mechanics and Technology, Radio Navigation, Radio Communication, Flight Instruments, Thermo-propulsion, Aerodynamics, Systems, Technology, English, Practical Work.

Duration : 2 years including 2 months work experience.
Pre-Requirements : Technical A-level or DUT/DEUG Selection during the first half of June upon file examination and interview.
Dates : Sessions from September each year.

EASA LICENCE PART 66 

Program : As per EASA Part 66 appendix 1 syllabi which includes the following 15 modules taught as applicable and at levels 1, 2 or 3 according to license category. Module 1 - Mathematics Module 2 - Physics Module 3 - Electrical Fundamentals Module 4 - Electronic Fundamentals Module 5 - Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Displays Module 6 - Materials & Hardware Module 7 - Maintenance Practices Module 8 - Basic Aerodynamics Module 9 - Human factors Module 10 - Aviation Legislation Module 11 - Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems Module 13 - Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems Module 14 - Propulsion Module 15 - Gas Turbine Engine (A, B1) Module 17 - Propeller (A,B1)
Duration : A license : 31 weeks - B 1.1 license : 89 weeks (includes 3 x 2 weeks breaks) - B2 license : 87 weeks (includes 3 x 2 weeks breaks)
Pre-Requirements : Secondary school grade 9 or GSCE English equivalent to TOEIC level 400.

Pre-Requirements : Technical A-level or DUT/DEUG.
Selection dates : During the first half of June, upon file examination and interview.
Dates : Sessions from September each year.

Revision and Exam Periods European Licences EASA Part 66

ESMA proposes 2 types of formation (the third will soon be in place), defined in part 66 which corresponds to the necessary licence categories, in order to assure the aircrafts maintenance et equipments exploited in public transport.

Program : This training is alternated between theoretical and practical information in the school and certain periods in a professional environment.

The theoretical classes include all or certain modules listed below: 

• Module 1 - Mathematics
• Module 2 - Physics
• Module 3 – Basic Electricity
• Module 4 – Basic Electronics
• Module 5 – Digital Techniques/ Electronical Instrument Systems
• Module 6 – Material and Accessories Technology
• Module 7 – Pratical Maintenance
• Module 8 – Basic Aerodynamics
• Module 9 – Human Factors
• Module 10 – Air Law
• Module 11 – Aircraft Aerodynamics, structures and systems (A1 & B1.1 only)
• Module 13 – Aerodynamics Aeronef, structures and systems (B2 only)
• Module 14 – Propellers (B2 only)
• Module 15 – Turbo Machines (A1 & B1.1 only)
• Module 17 – Turbo Props (A1 & B1.1 only)

The classes are conducted in either French or Engilsh.

Training : Licence A1 (in class).
Duration : 29 weeks, including 6 weeks in a professional environment.

Training : Licence B1.1
Duration : 83 weeks, including 18 weeks in a professional environment.

Training : Licence B2
Duration : 83 weeks, including 18 weeks in a professional environment.

Pre-Requirements : 

level BEP, BEPC.... GCSE English at level TOEIC 400.
Provisional date : September.