This program provides you with the advanced technical and managerial skills needed for technicians and engineers working in aerospace manufacturing, design and maintenance at a paraprofessional level. You’ll be equipped to work in small, medium and large enterprises as well as the defence forces. Aircraft maintenance engineers install, maintain and repair aircraft engines, airframes, airframe systems, electrics, instruments, radio systems and aircraft sheet metalwork. Specialist areas in this program include: aircraft design and layout mechanical (fault diagnosis of airframe and engine systems) structures (producing, maintaining and repairing sheet metal, bonded and non-metallic composite materials and components on aircraft) Career Graduates of this program will be eligible for work in a wide range of roles including: production supervisor/planner maintenance supervisor/planner technical R&D officer systems technician design supervisor quality supervisor drafting supervisor Pathway options You can gain entry to the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical) from RMIT Foundation Studies or a range of vocational study programs. Further study When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical) and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0, you are guaranteed entry in the Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) and may receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points). Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT undergraduate programs.