Aircraft Maintenance : Initial Training

Aircraft Maintenance : Initial Training

Full-time or sandwich Bac Professionnel aeronautics qualification

2 options:

• S.M.A. (Systems Mechanic – Avionics)
• S.M.S. (Systems Mechanic – Structure)

Programme: Mathematics, Economics and Management, Industrial Science and Technology, French, Physics, History, Geography, Flight Instruments, Radio Navigation and Radio Communication, English, Jet Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Systems Technology, Practicals.
Duration: 2 years as an apprenticeship for individuals under 26 years old or through the academic route.
Prerequisites: Aeronautics CAP (equivalent NVQ Level 1&2) / Industrial BEP (equivalent BTEC First Diploma)
Acceptance onto course: During first half of June following evaluation of paper application.
Dates: See schedule

Aeronautics BTS

Programme: Mathematics & IT, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Management, French, Industrial Design, Mechanics & Technology, Radio Navigation, Radio Communication, Flight Instruments, Jet Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Systems Technology, English, Practicals.
Duration: 2 years, 2 months work placement with company
Prerequisites: Bac Technique (equivalent National BTEC/Advanced GNVQ/NVQ Level 6) or DUT/DEUG (equivalent Diploma of Higher Education)
Acceptance onto course: During first half of June following evaluation of paper application.
Dates: see schedule

Aeronautics Mention Complémentaire

This diploma allows students to validate the theoretical knowledge of the Part 66 European licence categories B1.1 and B2.

2 options:

• Aeroplanes Turbine-Engines (B1.1)
• Avionic (B2)

Duration:  1 academic year
Prerequisites: Aeronautics Bac Pro
Acceptance onto course: Between April and August 2011

European EASA Part 66 Licence

The course offered by the ESMA is approved by the Direction de l’Aviation Civile (French civil aviation authority) and forms part of the necessary syllabus for obtaining an Aviation Mechanic Licence. This licence, recognised in all European countries, allows a mechanic to be able to authorise an aircraft’s Approval for Return to Service.

Programme: The approved course revolves around theory classes (approximately 60%), practicals at the school (approximately 25%) and real-world maintenance practicals (approximately 15%).

• Module 1 – Mathematics
• Module 2 – Physics
• Module 3 – Electrical Principles
• Module 4 – Electronics Principles
• Module 5 – Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems
• Module 6 – Material and Accessory Technologies
• Module 7 – Practical Maintenance
• Module 8 – Basic Aerodynamics
• Module 9 – Human Factors
• Module 10 – Aviation Regulations
• Module 11 – Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (A & B1 only)
• Module 13 – Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (B2 only)
• Module 14 – Propulsion (B2 only)
• Module 15 – Turbine Engines(A & B1 only)
• Module 17 – Propellers (A & B1 only)

Duration: 2400 hours over 72 weeks
Prerequisites: General, Technical or Professional Bac (equivalent A-level, National BTEC, Advanced GNVQ (NVQ Level 6))
Dates: See schedule

EASA Part 66 Examinations

The ESMA also offers all EASA Part 66 examinations to carry out maintenance on aircraft and equipment used for public air transport.

The examinations cover all or part of the modules listed below:

• Examination 1 – Mathematics
• Examination 2 – Physics
• Examination 3 –Electrical Principles
• Examination 4 –Electronics Principles
• Examination 5 – Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems
• Examination 6 – Material and Accessory Technologies
• Examination 7 – Practical Maintenance
• Examination 8 – Basic Aerodynamics
• Examination 9 – Human Factors
• Examination 10 – Aviation Regulations
• Examination 11 – Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (A & B1 only)
• Examination 13 – Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (B2 only)
• Examination 14 – Propulsion (B2 only)
• Examination 15 – Turbine Engines (A & B1 only)
• Examination 17 – Propellers (A & B1 only)

Examinations are in English.
Dates: See schedule.