New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

Summary

Sign up for a programme that has been designed as the ‘blueprint’ towards achieving your AMEL.

Study towards your NZ Civil Aviation Authority Part 66 (NZ CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License (AMEL)(external link) whilst working through this flexible online programme.

Designed for people already working in the aviation engineering industry who wish to achieve a Diploma qualification this programme will offer a blueprint to get you there.

Apply for the Diploma here, then connect with the Aviation Engineering team directly to select and pay for each course subject individually, once you have passed each ASPEQ (CAA) exam you can move on to the next subject of your choice.

Each subject has been developed using the NZCAA Part 66 syllabus(external link) which integrates theory, practical illustrations, practise quiz questions and practise exams.

To be eligible for the New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification requirements, you must complete all the basic AMEL subjects plus the Rotorcraft, Turbine Engines or Aeroplanes 1 course including a portfolio of experience (PTR) acceptable to NZCAA part 66 licensing for each of these courses.

Before you apply

To be eligible for this Diploma programme you must be living in New Zealand and have completed a recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training at Level 4 or higher, you can do this with NMIT by completing the New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering(external link). 

Alternatively, if you have relevant experience in the aviation engineering industry in accordance with NZCAA part 66-1 you will also be eligible.

NMIT is an approved NZCAA part 147 certified maintenance training organisation. 

CHOOSE YOUR COURSE HERE

Once enrolled on the diploma programme you pay and study for only the subject you select. 

Choose your first course by completing this short form(external link) and we will take you through the next steps.

Once you pass the subject ASPEQ (CAA) exam you move on to the next subject of your choice by completing the same form(external link).

Each course within the programme has been developed using the NZCAA Part 66 syllabus. This integrates theory with practical illustrations, practice quiz questions and practice exams. This will also assist you to correlate course information with your daily work experience.

Each subject has been developed using the NZCAA Part 66 syllabus which integrates theory, practical illustrations, practice quiz questions and practice exams.

To be eligible for the NZ Diploma you must complete all the basic AMEL subjects plus Rotorcraft or Turbine Engines or Aeroplanes 1.

To complete the NZ Diploma requirements, you must supply a portfolio of experience (PTR) acceptable to NZCAA part 66 licencing covering the experience requirements for Rotorcraft or Turbine Engines or Aeroplanes licence categories.

NMIT is an approved NZCAA Part 147 Certified Maintenance Training Organisation.

Entry requirements Academic requirements

All applicants must have

• Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training (at Level 4 or above, such as New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering), OR
• An equivalent recognised international qualification, OR 
• Have relevant experience in the aeronautical engineering industry or an allied trade.

Alternative requirements

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate.

Other requirements

Applicants must:

• Have access to a workplace or be able to supply evidence as to workplace expe...