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Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aircraft Engineering
Full-time S6 or above Degree

Programme Code ST125104

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aircraft Engineering

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) approved basic licence training course

Providing relevant training for the HK Civil Aviation Department's Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Basic License Examination.

Programme Advantages

480 hours of Work-integrated Learning

Combining engineering design theory with practical aircraft maintenance skills.

Programme Advantages

Large demand for our graduates

Employment rate for our gradates is 100% between 2021 to 2023.

Programme Advantages

Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) approved basic licence training course

Providing relevant training for the HK Civil Aviation Department's Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Basic License Examination.

Programme Advantages

480 hours of Work-integrated Learning

Combining engineering design theory with practical aircraft maintenance skills.

Programme Advantages

Large demand for our graduates

Employment rate for our gradates is 100% between 2021 to 2023.

Basic Information

The programme aims to equip students with the professional knowledge and skills to design, propose solutions or make recommendation in the fields of aircraft maintenance and aircraft engineering. Modules specialised in aircraft engineering such as mechanics of flight, propeller, aircraft system design, gas turbine engine, flight stability and automatic control will be the emphases of the programme. Moreover, the programme prepares students to take the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department HKAR-66 Cat. B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Basic Licence Examination. The programme covers a broad range of professional knowledge including safety, regulations, societal and environmental considerations. It also covers the provision of general education and work-integrated learning. Graduates will be professionally competent in the aircraft industry.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 4 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
THEi1
Admission Score Average Result: 16 2
Score Range: 14 - 17 2

Professional Recognition

The programme has been approved by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) as a HKAR66 Cat. B1.1 Basic License Training Course. That means graduates who accumulate around 1,100 hours of aircraft maintenance practical training and pass all the HKAR-66 Cat. B1.1 knowledge examinations and practical assessments are eligible to award the HKAR-147 Certificate of Recognition (CoR). With this CoR, graduates only need 2 years of relevant work experience to apply for the HKAR-66 Cat B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance License.
Remarks
  1. Core modules would be conducted at THEi (Tsing Yi) and some General Education (GE) modules at other campuses.
  2. Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, and one elective subject of admitted students in 2024. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points: 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point).
Notes
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  2. Students who opt for the Certificate of Recognition for the HKAR-147 Cat. B1.1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence should fulfill the practical training requirement (Graduates from the Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering should also meet the attendance requirements stipulated by HKAR-66). They are required to accumulate about 1,100 hours of practical training / industrial attachment as arranged by THEi, at an extra fee. (For reference, around HK$20,000 would be required for each academic year and the actual fee is subject to change.)

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 3
English Language 3
Mathematics 2
Elective Subject 2
Citizenship and Social Development Attained
  • Equivalent*
Remarks
*Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Degree programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
  1. These are the entrance requirements of Year 1 entry.
  2. A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively (for 2024 HKDSE and before). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose. Recognition of Other Language subject (Category C subjects) in 2025 HKDSE will be announced later.
  3. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.  The results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for Degree programmes. Relevant ApL subject include: Aviation Studies.
  4. An “Attained” in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” for admission purpose.
  5. HKDSE Liberal Studies at Level 2 or above will be recognised for meeting the subject requirement of Citizenship and Social Development.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation
Graduates are able to articulate to Master’s programmes in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering and aviation management.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue their career in aviation industry, airline, aircraft maintenance industry, aircraft manufacturing and other related engineering disciplines. They will be qualified for positions including but not limited to, aircraft maintenance engineer trainee, flight simulator support engineer, aircraft maintenance technician, aircraft design / technical services engineer, strategic planning engineer, quality auditor, aircraft material / parts controller, non-destructive test inspector, etc. As graduates accumulate relevant work experience and professional qualifications, they may be promoted to senior engineers and/or management positions. Graduates may be employed in various public and private sectors, including Civil Aviation Department, Government Flying Service, airlines, aircraft maintenance companies, and aircraft / parts manufacturers.

Curriculum

  • Basic Electrical Theory & Application
  • DC & AC Theories
  • Maintenance Workshop Practices & Engineering Drawing
  • Calculus
  • Aircraft Maintenance Procedures & Techniques
  • Engineering Science and Physics
  • Mechanical Parts & Structural Repair Methods
  • Digital Techniques
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 1
  • GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
  • Electronics Instrument Systems
  • Advanced Electrical Theory
  • Aircraft Electrical Power System
  • Aircraft Avionics Systems
  • Engineering Materials
  • Mechanics of Machines
  • Human Factors & Aviation Legislation
  • GE Core Module: A.I. and Blockchain in Society & Work
  • GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • GE Elective Module 1#
  • GE Elective Module 2#
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Aircraft Structure & Accessory Systems
  • Aerodynamics & Fluid Dynamics
  • Aircraft Powerplant Systems
  • Thermodynamics & Introduction to Gas Turbine
  • Flight Stability & Automatic Control
  • Aircraft Maintenance Organisation & Management
  • Aircraft Systems Design 
  • GE Core Module: Chinese 2
  • GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
  • GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
  • Work-integrated Learning *
  • Solid Mechanics for Aircraft Structure
  • Mechanics of Flight
  • Propeller
  • Gas Turbine Engine Design
  • Gas Turbine Engine Performance
  • Safety & Reliability
  • Final Year Project
  • Programme Elective
  • GE Elective Module 3#
  • GE Elective Module 4#
  • Aircraft & Products Certification
  • Flight Performance & Aircraft Sizing
  • Numerical Methods & Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Airlines Operation
  • Composite Materials & Structural Analysis
  • Heat & Mass Transfer for Aircraft
Remarks
  • Please visit THEi’s website to learn more details of the GE Elective Modules.
  • Students are also required to complete the Work-integrated Learning module before a Bachelor Degree is awarded.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Credit Point (HK$)
$3,575
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Degree programmes is normally 4 years. The tuition fees of Degree programmes are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester. Students have to complete at least 120 to 132 credit points for graduation.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money, students’ union entrance fees and annual fee.
  3. Depending on the requirements of individual programmes, students may be required to attend additional training / industrial attachments, for which separate fees will be charged.
  4. Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

Programme Highlights

Practical training

Practical training

Students received training in local aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities.

Aircraft Engineering Student Handmade Wooden Glider Competition

Aircraft Engineering Student Handmade Wooden Glider Competition

Students designed and built wooden glider using their knowledge and hands-on skills learnt from the programme cirriculum.

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