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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Aerospace Engineering

You will be trained in the state-of-art hangar with authentic aircraft, engines, aircraft simulators, and facilities which will equip you with a firm understanding of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business in the Aerospace industry. Through the hands-on activities on the aircraft and skills training in the hanger, you will develop a strong passion for Aerospace MRO operations.

This diploma is a CAAS-approved Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 147 (SAR147) Maintenance Training Organisation offering SAR-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licensing (AML) basic training course (Module 1 to Module 10) for combined B1 (Airframe and Engine) and B2 (Avionics) Categories.

Course code : R40
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 14-23
Course duration : 3 years

Applicants with profound hearing or visual impairment, uncontrolled epilepsy, colour vision appreciation and deficiency, physical impairment and mobility challenges, may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations, and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for admission.

Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Diploma in Aerospace Engineering

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects

  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Course modules

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
  • Designing Your Impact
Discipline modules
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Programming for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
  • Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
  • Principles of Mechanics*
  • Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
  • Aerodynamics and Propulsion*
  • Engineering Materials*
  • Thermofluids*
  • Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals*
  • Aviation Legislation and Human Factors*
  • Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals II*
  • Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument Systems*
  • Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrument Systems II*
  • Aviation Maintenance Practices*
  • Aircraft Inspection*
  • Airframe Structures and Engine Systems

*Note: Denotes Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 66 (SAR-66) module

Elective modules

Option A

  • Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below

List of Electives:

  • Operations Planning
  • Statistical Methods for Engineering
  • Aircraft Hardware*

*Note: Denotes Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 66 (SAR-66) module

Option B

  • Select a Minor Programme

Option C

  • Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
Industry orientation programmes

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

  • Project

And select 1 module from the list below:

  • Industry Immersion Programme
  • Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
  • Aerospace Engineering Skills Training*
  • Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme

*Note: Denotes Singapore Airworthiness Requirements Part 66 (SAR-66) module

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

  • Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
  • Industry Immersion Programme II

Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks or 36 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

Upon graduation, you'll unlock exciting career opportunities across a wide range of key industries — including Aerospace, Manufacturing, and more:

  • Aircraft Avionics System Specialist
  • Airframe and Engine Inspector
  • Assistant Engineer
  • Fleet Management Planner
  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer
  • Material/Production Planner
  • Non-Destructive Testing Inspector
  • Quality Control Inspector
  • Technical Support Personnel
  • Workshop Engineer

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.