Part 21 Design Technician (Special Purpose Award, Level 7) 

Limerick Institute of Technology 

About the Course 

Description 

This programme is aimed at those with an aircraft maintenance background or engineering background looking for a career in airworthiness as a design engineer. It focuses on initial airworthiness , particularly the classification and approval of modifications and repair. The 5-day course is industry-led and designed to address the shortage of design engineers in EASA approved design and production organizations. The course fee is €1,500 , however 30% funding is available from Skillnet. 

Minimum Requirements 

Either 

• Level 6 qualification in aircraft maintenance 
• An aviation degree at level 6 or above 
• Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance industry 

Structure/Content of the Course 

• Legislation of Part 21 Design. 
• TCDS Type Certificate Data Sheet Certification.
• Specifications/Airworthiness codes. 
• Design Organisation and Means of Compliance. 
• Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. 
• Supplemental Type Certificates and Modifications. 
• Flammability and Flammability Testing Part 1. 
• Flammability and Flammability Testing Part 2. 
• Painting, Weight and Balance, Flight Control Balance. 
• Development of a minor modification/repair and presentation of the package to an authority for approval. 

Career Opportunities 

On successful completion of this course, participants will have a greater understanding of initial airworthiness in part 21 design organizations, particularly the design and modification of aircraft parts. This will prepare them for positions as a design engineer and will also allow more experienced participants to develop professionally.