New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6)

Study towards your NZ Civil Aviation Authority Part 66 (NZ CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License (AMEL)(external link) whilst working through this flexible online programme. 

Designed for people already working in the aviation engineering industry who wish to achieve a Diploma qualification this programme will offer a blueprint to get you there. 

Apply for the Diploma here, then connect with the Aviation Engineering team directly to select and pay for each course subject individually, once you have passed each ASPEQ (CAA) exam you can move on to the next subject of your choice. 

Each subject has been developed using the NZCAA Part 66 syllabus(external link) which integrates theory, practical illustrations, practise quiz questions and practise exams.

To be eligible for the New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification requirements, you must complete all the basic AMEL subjects plus the Rotorcraft, Turbine Engines or Aeroplanes 1 course including a portfolio of experience (PTR) acceptable to NZCAA part 66 licensing for each of these courses.

Before you apply

To be eligible for this Diploma programme you must be living in New Zealand and have completed a recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training at Level 4 or higher, you can do this with NMIT by completing the New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering(external link). 

Alternatively, if you have relevant experience in the aviation engineering industry in accordance with NZCAA part 66-1 you will also be eligible.

NMIT is an approved NZCAA part 147 certified maintenance training organisation.