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Aeronautical Engineering Courses

If you’re curious about how things fly, love solving problems, and want to work on the cutting edge of technology — this field is for you.

Aeronautical Engineering Courses

If you’re curious about how things fly, love solving problems, and want to work on the cutting edge of technology — this field is for you.

Behind every flight is a team of ground based experts - will you be one of them?

The global aviation sector is expanding with increasing air travel, new aircraft design and emerging technologies creating high demand for skilled aeronautical engineers and Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs). From our main education hub in Tauranga, learners gain hands-on experience in real workshops with guidance from licensed and expert engineers.

Still at school? Explore the field with our Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering micro-credential.

School leavers or career changers can build practical skills and launch a career through our New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (pre-employment skills).

Courses we offer

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Why learn with JNPAT?

We do more than just teach aviation - we immerse you in it!

When you learn with us you are trained by experienced industry experts where the action happens - in fully equipped aviation workshops and Aero Clubs, utilising our ATR-72 training aircraft and industry-replica ground handling equipment, and with behind-the-scenes exposure in your local airport.

Everything we do is designed to give you a true-to-life learning experience.

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If you’d like to find out more and speak to one of the team we’d love to hear from you.

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