Apprenticeship · Level 6 · Engineering

Aircraft Mechanics

A four-year craft apprenticeship inspecting, maintaining and repairing aircraft. It suits people who enjoy maths and are interested in aviation.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long

4 years (6 phases: 3 on-the-job, 3 off-the-job)

Award

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Aircraft Mechanics

Where you train

National training centres and colleges (ETBs, TUs)

Pay

Employer pays a salary on the job. The ETB pays a training allowance during off-the-job phases, and may help with travel or accommodation.

Costs

Student contribution of €558 for Phase 2B and €3,000 for Phase 4.

Entry requirements

You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS
You must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition)
Good English is needed. Shown by Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert or LCA English, an NFQ Level 3 award with Communications, or an approved English test such as IELTS 4.0-5.0 or CEFR B1
Check full eligibility in the apprenticeship brochure or with your local ETB