Higher Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Licence CAT B1.1)

A two-year full-time CINEC programme following EASA Part-66 style modules, approved by CAASL, as the first step towards an aircraft maintenance engineer licence.

LevelDiploma
Duration2 Years
Study modefull-time

Overview

About this course

This two-year full-time Higher Diploma from CINEC Campus covers the theory and workshop practice behind the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence (category B1.1). The syllabus follows EASA standards and is approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. Modules include mathematics, physics, electrical fundamentals, electronics, digital techniques, aircraft materials, maintenance practices, aerodynamics, human factors, aviation legislation, aeroplane structures and systems, gas turbine engines and propellers. Students also complete 1,200 hours of practical training in industrial and aircraft workshops, hydraulic simulator work and non-destructive testing. CINEC explains that CAASL requires four years of training and experience before the licence exam: this course covers two years, and two more years of on-the-job training with an approved operator follow. The page says on-the-job placements are available in Seychelles, Fiji and India.

Modules

13 modules
Modules13 modules
M01 Mathematics
M02 Physics
M03 Electrical Fundamentals
M04 Electronics
M05 Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems
M06 Aircraft Materials
M07 Maintenance Practices
M08 Basic Aerodynamics
M09 Human Factors
M10 Aviation Legislation
M11 Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
M15 Gas Turbine Engines
M17 Propellers

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

GCE O/L (Sri Lanka)

Six passes including credits in Mathematics, Science and English

GCE O/L (London)

Six passes including credits in Mathematics, Physics and English

Advantage

A/L science stream is an advantage but not required

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

diploma

Duration

2 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Nugegoda

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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