HNC Aircraft Engineering at University of the Highlands and Islands

HNC Aircraft Engineering is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the EASA syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics, including aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion systems and structures and materials. Practical workshop skills are taught to aviation industry standard at UHI Perth, where EASA examinations can be taken on site.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Aerodynamics and flight mechanics 1, Aircraft propulsion systems: introduction, Aircraft structures and materials, Physics for aviation, Engineering mathematics 2, Communication: practical skills and Graded unit 1, with options such as Aircraft electrical and electronic principles, Aircraft engineering systems and Statics and strength of materials.

Career pathways

Engineering technician or apprentice roles in the aviation industry; progression to BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management or BEng Aerospace (subject to approval).

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