The syllabus for the Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering will equip them with theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to maintain and repair aircraft. Normally, it is offered for 3 years with considerable time for actual training in different aspects of aircraft maintenance.
The subjects typically covered include Aerodynamics, Aircraft Structures, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Systems, Flight Instruments, Propulsion Systems, and Materials Used in Aircraft. The syllabus also includes Aircraft Safety, Maintenance Techniques, Aviation Regulations, and Aircraft Inspection Procedures.
Besides these core areas, students in these programs receive 'hands-on training' in Aircraft Maintenance workshops as well as special training facilities in tasks such as engine troubleshooting electrical system maintenance with the use of specialized tools, and equipment related to aircraft problems.
Industrial trainings or interning with major aviation companies most often occur within the final semester of the students' programs while applying their newly acquired knowledge with real-world circumstances and experience obtained in the service of the air industry.