• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  • WA

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering apprenticeships in Western Australia

Aviation Australia is an approved provider with the Department of Training and Workforce Development with Jobs and Skills WA funding for apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications.

Nominal hours
Maximum 1,300 to 2,960, by qualification
Mode
Online or on-campus
Funding
Financial support may be available
Co-contribution
Maximum $4,225 to $14,330, by qualification

Qualifications available

MEA40618 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
MEA41322 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

The Diploma includes an additional CASA Licence outcome for eligible trainees. Where all CASA licensing requirements are met, including time in industry, Aviation Australia submits the required documentation to CASA for the issue of an initial Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence. The trainee then applies to CASA for the licence.

Western Australia apprenticeship overview

Training

Theory training is conducted via block release at the Aviation Australia campus in Jandakot, Western Australia. Training may also be conducted at other campuses if required.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements can be found on the Jobs and Skills WA website.

Financial Support

Jobs and Skills WA may offer financial assistance such as travel and accommodation allowances. Depending on the distance required to be travelled, it may include a travel allowance, accommodation allowance and airfare.

Jobs and Skills WA also have employer incentives available.

Tuition Fees

Fees are based on the qualification, trade stream and the Units of Competency required to achieve the qualification. Once an individual Training Plan has been developed, final costs can be established. Fees may be paid by the trainee or employer.

View Aviation Australia’s Refund Policy.

The student tuition fees listed are after the eligible funding has been applied. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply, such as Student service and resource fees.

Cost breakdown

*Course fees are indicative only and are subject to change. Additional fees may apply. Concession fees may also apply for eligible students. For the Diploma qualifications the current maximum annual course fee chargeable is $7,860.

Qualification Maximum nominal hours Participant hourly rate Maximum participant course fee
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) – MEA40718 1300 $3.25 $4,225.00
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA40618 1300 $3.25 $4,225.00
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) MEA41322 1350 $3.25 $3,640.00
Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA50118 2185 $5.79 $11,695.80
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) MEA50219 2960 $5.79 $14,330.25