Master of Engineering (Airworthiness)

The field of airworthiness encompasses all engineering disciplines required to develop, design, manufacture, certify, operate and maintain aircraft, both in the civil and military aviation domain.

The program is designed for engineers seeking specialist knowledge and skills in the field of airworthiness engineering and management.The objectives of the Master of Engineering (Airworthiness) are to educate you as an airworthiness engineering professional who is able to:analyse complex engineering assets in the initial and continuing airworthiness engineering environment, and develop engineering, scientific and technological solutions to ensure problem-free operations;

find innovative solutions from an array of possibilities through systematic problem solving and engineering / technological systems design methodologies operating in the aircraft design, engineering, certification and maintenance industry;

analyse and implement novel solutions for the design, engineering, certification and maintnenance of aircraft and aeronautical systems for challenging problems and opportunities;

communicate with a wide range of key airworthiness engineering and engineering management stakeholders in professional and effective manner;

build, lead and work with teams with trust and respect;

achieve results in an industry characterised by global competition and driven by rapidly changing market forces.The program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of Canvas, the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.The program includes the course Master's Minor Research Project in Semester 2 which constitutes a capstone experience.

The Research Project is relevant to the different airworthiness engineering and management aspects taught during the program.Typical careers paths include:Airworthiness engineering in design, engineering and manufacturing organisations;

Airworthiness policy and regulations' formulation and administration in aviation regulating authorities;

Aircraft and aeronautical product design and certification in design and engineering organisations;

Aircraft maintenance management in airlines, continuing airworthiness management organisations and maintenance organisations.This program is primarily delivered face to face at the city campus.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Program entry requirements

Applicants must hold:

(1) an Australian AQF 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree or an Australian 4-year AQF 7 Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, aviation, aviation management with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.

(1.a) Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience in airworthiness.

OR

(2) an Australian AQF 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree or an Australian 4-year AQF 7 Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, automotive engineering, electronics/electrical engineering, computer network engineering, electrical avionics with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4.0 and three (3) years of relevant industry experience in airworthiness.

OR

(3) Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in aerospace engineering, aeronautical engineering, aviation, aviation management.

OR

(4) Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, automotive engineering, electronics/electrical engineering, computer network engineering, electrical avionics and three (3) years of relevant industry experience in airworthiness.

OR

(5) Applicants without any relevant prior qualifications will be considered if they have at least ten (10) years of relevant industry experience in airworthiness.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Applicants who wish to have industry experience in airworthiness assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment, position responsibilities; a letter of endorsement from your employer confirming these details; and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Program Learning Outcomes*:

1. Needs, Context and Systems

• Describe, investigate and analyse complex engineering systems and associated issues (using systems thinking and modelling techniques)
• Exposit legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental interests, values, requirements and expectations of key stakeholders
• Identify and assess risks (including OH&S) as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities

2. Problem Solving and Design

• Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems
• Anticipate the consequences of intended action or inaction and understand how the consequences are managed collectively by your organisation, project or team
• Develop and operate within a hazard and risk framework appropriate to engineering activities

3. Analysis

• Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and specialist bodies of knowledge in the selected discipline area to predict the effect of engineering activities
• Apply underpinning natural, physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information sciences.

4. Professional Practice

• Initiate, plan, lead or manage engineering activities
• Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
• Apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
• Demonstrate effective team membership and team leadership
• Communicate in a variety of different ways to collaborate with other people, including accurate listening, reading and comprehension, based on dialogue when appropriate, taking into account the knowledge, expectations, requirements, interests, terminology and language of the intended audience
• Display a personal sense of responsibility for your work
• Demonstrate orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

5. Research

• Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, with creativity and initiative in new situations in professional practice and with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
• Be aware of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
• Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering challenges
• Assess, acquire and apply the competencies and resources appropriate to engineering activities
• Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
• Acknowledge (clearly) your own contributions and the contributions from others and distinguish contributions you may have made as a result of discussions or collaboration with other people

* As a deepening Master's program this degree is designed to develop Stage 1 and Stage 2 professional competency requirements of Engineers Australia.