Aircraft Maintenance Engineering trains students on technical and practical applications in aircraft, from maintaining the aircraft to their repair and the assurance of safety while flying. Major subjects taught in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering comprise:
Aerodynamics: Understanding how aircraft fly, including lift and drag forces and the characteristics of air over various shapes of the aircraft. This is fundamental in being able to pinpoint problems in the performance aspect of the aircraft and grasp how aircraft should work.
Aircraft Structures: The study of materials and structural aircraft parts, such as fuselage, wings, and empennage. Students learn how to inspect, repair, and maintain these structures in order that the aircraft maintains its integrity.
Aircraft Systems: The aircraft systems include the electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems. It enables the student to diagnose, service, and repair the systems with an aim of ensuring safe performance.
Engines and Propulsion: The module gives comprehensive information on jet engines, turboprops, and piston engines concerning their components, operations, service, and trouble shooting. This is one of the most critical areas in AME.
Avionics: This involves the electronic systems in aircraft, including navigation, communication, radar, and flight control systems, for which students learn how to maintain and repair avionics equipment.