Preparation of Europe’s EU-Based Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (BEng) with EASA Part-66 B1/B2 Certification
BEng Degree + EASA Part-147 Basic Training Delivered by AAA Training Organization
Vision of the Program
The aviation industry faces a growing global shortage of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers.
This program aims to create a new model of aviation education, integrating:
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
Why This Program Is Unique
Key differentiators:
Industry Partnerships
The program aims to collaborate with:
These partnerships support:
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
With experience, graduates can obtain an Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
Graduate Qualifications
Upon completion students receive:
Academic Degree
Bachelor of Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Professional Certification
EASA Part-66 Basic Training Certificate, Issued by AAA Training Organization.
Pathway to Aircraft Maintenance Licence
After graduation students must complete industry experience before licence issue.
This experience requirement is defined by EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licensing Regulation.
Graduates may then apply for: Aircraft Maintenance Licence (B1 or B2 category).
Why Study in Cyprus
Advantages include:
Training is conducted under the oversight of the Cyprus Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).
Admissions Requirements
Typical entry requirements:
Program Structure
Training Hours
To satisfy Part-147 expectations, our program should show at least 2400 structured training hours.
Course Distribution
Why this works:
Curriculum Overview - Three-Year Academic Structure (240 ECTS)
Typical ECTS workload: 1 ECTS = 25 hours student workload. So: 240 ECTS = ~6000 hours total student workload. This easily covers your training hours.
YEAR 1 – Engineering Foundations (80 ECTS)
Focus: fundamentals + early Part-66 modules.
YEAR 2 – Aircraft Systems (80 ECTS)
YEAR 3 – Maintenance Integration (80 ECTS)
Students complete: Part-147 module exams, practical assessments, engineering thesis
Practical Training
Hands-on training is delivered in AAA Part-147 training facilities.
Students perform tasks such as:
This training prepares students for real aircraft maintenance environments.
Program Development Partners
The program is developed through collaboration between:
Training standards align with regulations established by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Global Demand for Aircraft Engineers
According to aviation industry forecasts, the world will require hundreds of thousands of new aircraft maintenance engineers over the next 20 years.
Growth drivers include:
Airlines increasingly seek graduates with both engineering education and practical maintenance training.
Training Facilities
Students will train in:
University Facilities
Part-147 Training Facilities
Part-145 Training Facilities
Bird Aviation EASA Part 145 Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul Organisation
All facilities comply with standards required by EASA Part-147 Maintenance Training Organisation Regulation.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
As part of the integrated training pathway, students will have the opportunity to participate in structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) within an operational aircraft maintenance environment.
OJT is conducted in collaboration with an approved Part-145 Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, such as: Bird Aviation Part-145 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Organisation.
The objective of the OJT phase is to provide students with supervised exposure to live aircraft maintenance operations, complementing the workshop and laboratory training delivered under the Part-147 program.
OJT Activities
During the OJT period, students may participate in maintenance activities such as:
All activities are performed under the direct supervision of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers.
OJT Duration
The exact OJT schedule may vary depending on aircraft availability and operational planning within the maintenance organisation.
OJT Documentation
Each student participating in OJT will maintain a Practical Experience Logbook, which records:
The logbook supports future experience documentation required for the Aircraft Maintenance Licence application process.
Role of OJT in the Licence Pathway
Completion of OJT during the program does not replace the post-graduate maintenance experience requirement defined in EASA Part-66.
However, the OJT period provides valuable initial industry exposure and supports students in preparing for employment within aircraft maintenance organisations.
Type-Task Training and Practical Task List (Part-147 Basic Training)
As part of the integrated training program, students will complete a structured Practical Task Training Program designed to develop the fundamental maintenance competencies required for aircraft maintenance engineers.
The practical task training follows the standards defined in EASA Part-147 Basic Training requirements and supports the knowledge syllabus specified in EASA Part-66 modules.
The objective of this training is to ensure that students acquire hands-on competence in performing common aircraft maintenance tasks, using approved tools, documentation, and maintenance procedures.
Practical training is conducted within the AAA Training Organization Part-147 facilities and, where appropriate, within the operational environment of a EASA Part-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation.
Training Objectives
The Type-Task training program aims to ensure that students are able to:
Students must demonstrate both technical competence and correct maintenance behavior during all practical activities.
Practical Task Categories
The practical task list is structured into several training categories aligned with the Part-66 knowledge modules.
1. Aircraft Maintenance Practices
Example tasks include:
2. Aircraft Structures
Students perform structural maintenance tasks such as:
3. Electrical and Avionics Systems
Example tasks include:
4. Aircraft Mechanical Systems
Students perform maintenance tasks such as:
5. Powerplant Familiarisation
Training tasks may include:
Task Verification and Instructor Supervision
All practical tasks are conducted under the supervision of Part-147 approved instructors.
Each task is: demonstrated by the instructor, performed by the student, evaluated for competency.
Successful completion of each task is recorded in the Student Practical Training Logbook.
Practical Task Documentation
Students must document: task description, aircraft system involved, tools and equipment used, instructor verification, completion date.
The training logbook forms part of the Part-147 training record system and is maintained according to the quality procedures of the training organisation.
Integration with Practical Training Hours
The Type-Task training forms part of the structured 800 hours of practical training included in the integrated program.
Practical training distribution
Competency Assessment
Students must demonstrate competence in:
Practical assessments are conducted in accordance with the procedures defined in the AAA Part-147 Training and Examination Procedures Manual (TEPM).
Practical Training Program
Students complete structured practical maintenance training in workshops and aircraft training environments.
Practical Skills Training
Students perform tasks such as: aircraft inspection procedures, system component removal and installation, safety wiring techniques, aircraft documentation procedures, sheet-metal repair, composite repair, avionics troubleshooting.
Student Practical Logbook
Each student maintains a training logbook documenting: completed maintenance tasks, instructor verification, practical training hours, competency assessments.
The logbook is retained within the Part-147 quality system.
Industry Placement
Students may complete structured training placements with approved maintenance organisations such as:
These placements provide additional exposure to real aircraft maintenance environments.
Quality Assurance System
The program is monitored through the AAA Part-147 Quality Management System.
Quality assurance activities include:
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Key Risks
Mitigation Measures
Curriculum Integration Strategy
To ensure compliance with both academic and regulatory requirements, each Part-66 module is mapped to an academic course.
This integrated approach ensures that Part-66 learning objectives are fully delivered within the academic curriculum.
Competency-Based Assessment System for Practical Maintenance Training
The integrated training program applies a competency-based assessment system to ensure that students not only complete practical tasks but also demonstrate the professional competence required in real aircraft maintenance environments.
The competency-based approach aligns practical training with the operational expectations of approved aircraft maintenance organisations and the regulatory framework defined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Purpose of Competency-Based Assessment
The objective of competency-based training and assessment is to ensure that students:
This approach evaluates how students perform tasks, not only whether the task is completed.
Core Competency Areas
1. Technical Knowledge Application
2. Practical Maintenance Skills
3. Safety and Human Factors
4. Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
5. Professional Behavior and Teamwork
Assessment Methods
Assessment tools include: instructor observation during practical tasks, structured practical task evaluation checklists, oral technical questioning, simulated maintenance scenarios, practical skill demonstrations.
Each assessment verifies that the student meets the required competency level before progressing to more advanced training tasks.
Competency Rating System
Students must achieve competent status in required practical tasks before the training module is considered successfully completed.
Instructor Responsibilities
Competency assessments are conducted by Part-147 approved instructors with relevant aircraft maintenance experience.
Instructor responsibilities include: demonstrating correct maintenance procedures, supervising student practical tasks, evaluating student competency performance, providing feedback and corrective guidance, verifying task completion in the student training logbook.
Continuous Competency Monitoring
Quality monitoring includes: review of practical assessment results, periodic instructor standardisation meetings, internal quality audits of training delivery, student feedback analysis.
These activities ensure that training standards remain consistent with Part-147 quality system requirements.
Outcome of Competency-Based Training
The competency-based assessment system ensures that graduates possess: strong practical aircraft maintenance skills, understanding of aviation safety principles, ability to follow maintenance documentation correctly, readiness to work within approved aircraft maintenance organisations.
This training approach prepares graduates for professional aircraft maintenance roles and supports their progression toward an Aircraft Maintenance Licence under EASA Part-66.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the Integrated Part-147 Program
A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) has been conducted to ensure that the integrated Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program delivers the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for entry-level aircraft maintenance personnel operating within regulated aviation environments.
The Training Needs Analysis identifies the competencies required by the aircraft maintenance industry and maps them to the academic curriculum and practical training activities delivered within the program.
The TNA ensures that the program aligns with the regulatory standards established by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and supports the learning objectives defined in EASA Part-66 basic knowledge modules.
Objectives of the Training Needs Analysis
The TNA aims to: identify the technical competencies required for aircraft maintenance personnel, align academic learning outcomes with aircraft maintenance operational requirements, ensure that the program satisfies Part-66 basic training knowledge requirements, define the practical training tasks necessary for skill development, support graduate readiness for employment in approved maintenance organisations.
Industry Skill Requirements
Technical Knowledge
Practical Maintenance Skills
Regulatory and Safety Knowledge
Professional Behavior and Safety Culture
Curriculum Mapping
Integration with Practical Training
Practical training elements include: aircraft maintenance workshops, electrical and avionics laboratories, structural repair training, supervised maintenance tasks, exposure to operational maintenance environments.
Practical training is delivered within AAA Training Organization Part-147 facilities and may include exposure to operational maintenance environments such as EASA Part-145 Approved Maintenance Organisation facilities.
Continuous Review of Training Needs
Review mechanisms include: consultation with aviation industry partners, feedback from maintenance organisations employing graduates, analysis of student performance during practical training, updates to EASA regulatory requirements.
Updates to the TNA will be incorporated into the Part-147 Quality Management System to maintain compliance and training effectiveness.
Outcome of the Training Needs Analysis
The Training Needs Analysis confirms that the integrated program: satisfies the knowledge requirements defined in EASA Part-66 basic training modules, provides structured practical training aligned with industry expectations, prepares graduates for employment in aircraft maintenance organisations, supports progression toward an Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
Training Compliance Matrix (Part-66 Module vs University Course Mapping)
To ensure regulatory compliance, the integrated Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (BEng) + Part-147 Basic Training Program includes a detailed Training Compliance Matrix.
The matrix maps each Part-66 knowledge module to the corresponding university course or practical training activity within the integrated curriculum.
This mapping ensures that: all required Part-66 knowledge areas are fully covered, theoretical instruction is aligned with engineering academic courses, practical training supports maintenance competence development, the program satisfies Part-147 basic training course requirements.
The compliance matrix is maintained within the AAA Training Organization training documentation system and forms part of the Part-147 course approval submission.
Part-66 Knowledge Module Mapping
Practical Training Mapping
Verification of Learning Objectives
Each course mapped within the compliance matrix includes: detailed learning objectives aligned with Part-66 syllabus requirements, lecture hours and laboratory instruction, practical task training where applicable, student assessments verifying knowledge acquisition.
Course syllabi include references to specific Part-66 learning objectives to demonstrate full regulatory coverage.
Regulatory Documentation
The Training Compliance Matrix forms part of the documentation submitted to the aviation authority during the Part-147 course approval process.
The matrix supports: regulatory review by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency framework, verification of knowledge syllabus compliance, inspection of training content during authority audits.
The matrix is controlled under the AAA Training Organization Quality Management System and updated whenever curriculum changes occur.
Outcome
The Training Compliance Matrix demonstrates that the integrated program: fully covers all required Part-66 basic knowledge modules, integrates aviation training with academic engineering education, supports the development of both technical knowledge and practical maintenance competencies.
This structured mapping ensures that graduates completing the program meet the theoretical training requirements necessary to obtain the Part-66 Basic Training Certificate and progress toward an Aircraft Maintenance Licence.
Graduate Outcomes
Academic Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Professional Qualification
EASA Part-66 Basic Training Certificate, Issued by AAA Training Organization.
Contact Information
AAA Training Organization
Part-147 Approval CY.147.007
Office Number: +357 25 822 100
Office Address: 1 Alpeon Street Aradippou Industrial & Commercial Estate 7105 Larnaca, Cyprus
Email Address: info@aaaeasa.com
Business Plan - Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Program (BEng + Part-147 Training)
Executive Summary
This project establishes a European aviation training program integrating: Bachelor of Engineering (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering), EASA Part-147 Basic Aircraft Maintenance Training.
The program targets international aviation students seeking careers as licensed aircraft maintenance engineers.
The objective is to provide students with: academic engineering education, approved aircraft maintenance training, structured practical experience, a direct pathway toward aircraft maintenance licensing.
The program is designed to comply fully with EASA Part-147 training standards while maintaining the academic integrity of European Higher Education Area requirements for a 240 ECTS Bachelor of Engineering degree.
Market Opportunity
Global aviation demand is rapidly increasing.
Industry forecasts indicate a significant shortage of aircraft maintenance engineers due to: airline fleet expansion, retirement of experienced engineers, growth of maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
Training programs aligned with EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licensing Regulation are particularly attractive because EASA licences are widely recognized internationally.
Target Student Market
Potential recruitment regions include:
Europe
Greece, Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe
Middle East
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan
Asia
India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Africa
Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana
These regions often lack sufficient EASA Part-147 training capacity.
Program Capacity
Maximum stable capacity: 120 students. This size is ideal for maintaining Part-147 practical training quality.
Tuition Pricing Model
Typical European aviation engineering tuition ranges: €9,000 – €18,000 per year.
AAA pricing: Tuition Fee €14,500 per year
Program duration: 3 years (Extra fees for students needing an extra 6 months)
Total student tuition: €43,500
Revenue
Annual Revenue (at full capacity): 120 students × €14,500 = €1,740,000 per year
Program Concept
The integrated program combines academic engineering education with EASA aircraft maintenance training in a single structured pathway.
Students complete: engineering theory, aircraft systems training, workshop maintenance training, Part-66 knowledge examinations, practical maintenance tasks.
This integrated approach reduces duplication between academic courses and Part-66 theoretical modules while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Regulatory Compliance Statement
The proposed program satisfies the requirements of: Part-147 training organization approval, Part-66 basic knowledge syllabus, Part-66 examination standards.
Training hours exceed the minimum structured training required for Part-147 basic training programs.
The program also meets the European Higher Education Area requirements for a 240 ECTS Bachelor of Engineering degree.
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