Program Description:

This is a unique Diploma conducted by the American College of Higher Education and Guangzhou Civil Aviation College of China which directly comes under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), as per the International Civil Aviation Organization regulations.

It is an ideal opportunity for School Leavers, Professionals, and anyone interested in taking up a Career in Air Craft Maintenance engineering. This Diploma comprises subject modules ranging from basic English to Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics. The total duration of the course is 24 months, which includes Theory, Practicals, Exams, Assignments, and competence training.

On successfully completing all modules of the Diploma, the students are required to pass the final Exam at the GCAC. After that, the students will undergo a Further 680 hrs of training, after which they will obtain the CAAC TA License, equivalent to EASA B1.1. Once the license is obtained, they would be eligible for an internship for 6 months in Hong Kong, with a partner company of GCAC, after which they will be qualified to apply and work as professionals.

Unique Advantages of this Diploma with CAAC TA License

CAAC TA License holders are eligible to work in over 190 countries which come under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) AME Technicians with a valid CAAC License will be the only authorized technicians to handle Aircrafts of any Chinese Airline coming under CAAC. This applies anywhere in the world, which creates very unique employment opportunities for CAAC license holders.

Program Duration : 02 Years (1st year in Sri Lanka and 2nd year in China)

Entry Qualification: GCE A Level 2 passes. (Direct qualification) Or GCE O Level 6 passes with credits for Maths, Science and English + 6 months foundation course.

Program Modules:

01st Year at American College

• Basic Aviation Mechanism
• Higher Mathematics
• Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
• Electronic Circuits
• Engineering Drawings
• Introduction to Computers and Application(s)
• Beginning Chinese
• College English
• Aviation Law
• Aviation Materials
• Fasteners Training
• Tools and Safety Procedures

02nd Year in China

• Aircraft Handling Procedures
• Basic Aircraft Systems
• Aircraft Maintenance English 1
• Aircraft Maintenance English 2
• Stressed Skin Structures
• Rotary Wing Aircraft
• Stressed Skin Structures
• Composite Structures
• Rotary Wing Aircrafts
• Piston Engines
• Electronics Technology
• Turbine Engines
• Chinese Culture Education 1
• Chinese Culture Education 2
• Basic Standard Practice Training
• Aircraft Maintenance Safety & Tech Publications
• Manual Consultation & Maintenance Records
• Turbine Engine Systems
• Fitter Operation Training
• Sheet metal work
• Aircraft Science & Aerodynamics