Skip to main content

Course Search

Courses

Admissions & Support

Faculty Areas

Course Search

Our Campuses

Our Services

Our Community

Course Search

Governance

Professional Services

Discover More

Aircraft Records Technician (Certificate, L7, 10 ECTS)

  • Location: Shannon

  • weeks: 10

  • Fees: *€1,550 – Skillnet funding available – see Fees section below

  • Level 7

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Mechanical & Automobile Engineering

  • Start Date 09/09/2026

Course Overview

This Level 7 Special Purpose Award programme is aimed at aircraft maintenance personnel and offers them a career path into the Aircraft Leasing Industry as Aircraft Records Technicians.

On successful completion of this course, participants will have a detailed knowledge of the aircraft technical documentation required during an aircraft lease transition process. They will be able to devise a structure, plan and accomplish the Lease Transition checklist ensuring no documentation gaps the aircrafts history.

They will be able to evaluate, report and feedback during the process, working with the Lessor and Lessee to manage expectations and achieve a successful redelivery of all required documentation.

The course is developed by AAV Aviation Services Training in collaboration with CAE Parc Aviation, and is validated by the Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering at the Technological University of the Shannon as a Level 7 Special Purpose Award with 10 ECTS.

More Information

  • Aircraft Records Technician (10 ECTS)

    Topics:

    Introduction to Leasing

    Aircraft Lease Contracts

    Lease Transition Checklists

    Maintenance Programs Planning

    Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)

    Landing Gear and Engines

    Structural Repair Data Analysis

    Aircraft Records Redelivery Event Open Items Lists

    Records Consultant Role

    Industry Developments and Trends

  • A Level 6 qualification in aircraft maintenance, an aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or with extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry.

    or

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be granted based on relevant experience and training in accordance with TUS’s RPL Policy. 

    Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
    Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
    If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
    Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

  • The programme will run for 10 weeks in an online learning format, 1 evening per week, 3 hours per evening as follows;

    Thursdays from 7-10pm

    Start Date

    There will be an online welcome session for all students on 9th September 2026.

    Online classes will commence on Thursday 17th September 2026.

    Location

    All classes will be delivered fully online.

    The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

  • Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.  The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

  • Continuous assessment (100% online).

  • *€1,550

    This programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure a contribution of 25% towards course fees.  You or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill, at 061 423 622 or maeve@icbe.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions.

    Aviation Skillnet

  • Applications will close 2 weeks before the listed start date or once the maximum number of applicants is reached

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis

    Programme run subject to viable numbers

  • Certificate in Aircraft Records Technician  (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 10 ECTS)