MCAST Foundation Certificate

or

3 SEC/O-level passes
Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics

or

A minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant sector: Aviation, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

pplicants will have to sit for an interview and/or Aptitude Test in Technical understanding and Technical English. A pass in the Aptitude Test and a Colour Blindness test are a pre-requisite for entry.

This course is designed specifically to equip individuals with the necessary theoretical understanding of aircraft maintenance and related systems, and is backed by practical experience in our workshops at mechanic level.

The course may lead to EASA Part-66 Category A licence, which subject to restrictions imposed by the Part-145 organization, will permit the holder to issue Certificates of Release to Service following minor scheduled works that may include line maintenance, defect rectification and components changes.

Holders of the license may not exercise certification privileges unless they are able to read, write and communicate to an understandable level in the English language

The course will be assessed by examinations. The examinations will follow the requirements per EASA Part66/147.

. Understand basic aircraft principles in aviation engineering technology
2. Read and understand sketches, simple instructions and schematics for maintenance purposes
3. Carry out minor scheduled line maintenance tasks according to approved maintenance documentation and practices
4. Apply the necessary theoretical and practical understanding of aircraft maintenance in the
accomplishment of maintenance tasks.

Aviation English / Essay Writing*
M1 – Mathematics
M2 – Physics
M3 – Electrical Fundamentals
M5 – Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems
M6 – Materials and Hardware
M7 – Maintenance Practices
M8 – Basic Aerodynamics
M9 – Human Factors
M10 – Aviation Legislation
M11A – Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics , Structures and Systems
M15 – Gas Turbine Engine
M17 - Propellers


*Not Assessed

MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to Part-66 CAT B1.1 Examinations)
MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to Part-66 CATB2 Avionics Examinations)

• Line maintenance mechanic
• Workshop mechanic