BScAviation Transport
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 (243 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Professional Bachelor Degree in Aviation Transport and Qualification of Mechanical Engineer in Transport Aircraft Technical Maintenance or Avionics Engineer in Transport Aircraft Technical Maintenance) |
| Course code | AMCA0 |
| Accreditation | 16.11.2022 - 17.11.2028; Accreditation certificate No 2022/30-A |
| Tuition fee | €3,540 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Deposit | €250 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) You must provide a final secondary education certificate (high school or 4-year vocational secondary education diploma) and a grade transcript showcasing good results, particularly in mathematics and physics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations in English along with verified copies of the original. All education documents not originally in English must be accompanied by official translations which you can receive directly from your school, or you may get a notary-approved translation. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are a non-native English speaker and your previous education was not conducted in English, you must submit one of the following internationally recognised English proficiency certificates:
If English was the language of instruction for your entire previous education, you may upload a letter or grade transcript from your school or university confirming this. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. As part of the admissions process, the student will be invited to an online interview. They may record it at a time of their choosing but no later than 7 days from the time of receiving an invitation. More details will be provided after application submission. Additionally, all bachelor’s students will have to complete an online entrance math exam. The 10-question test covers secondary-level math subjects. |
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Overview
Earn a professional bachelor’s degree in Aviation Transport at RTU and gain the expertise needed to excel in the fast-paced aviation industry as a highly qualified aviation maintenance engineer.
The programme’s contents comply with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) and equip students with the skills to maintain, repair, and supervise aircraft mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems, ensuring they meet the highest industry standards.
With a strong focus on technical expertise, problem-solving, and research, students gain hands-on experience and the ability to analyse economic aspects, plan engineering tasks, and implement innovative solutions in aviation maintenance.
The programme offers a comprehensive, industry-focused education that prepares you to become a skilled aircraft maintenance engineer, with a strong foundation in both mechanical and electronic systems. Our campus facilities feature life-size aircraft, providing students with valuable hands-on experience before entering the global job market.
With expert faculty mentorship in various aircraft-related fields and abundant networking opportunities, you will be able to build industry connections to kick-start your career in organisations dedicated to aircraft operation, maintenance, repair, and research in the aviation sector.
Programme structure
General Education Study Courses
- Innovative Product Development and Entrepreneurship
- Civil Protection
- Basics of Labour Protection
- Environment and Climate Roadmap
- Introduction to the Aviation Branch
- Aviation Legislation
Field-Specific Theoretical Basic and IT Study Courses
- Mathematics
- Supplementary Mathematics (Aviation Transport)
- Physics
- Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
- Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Technical Mechanics
- Modern Application Packages for Computers
- Computer Design of Machines and Mechanisms
Field-Specific Professional Study Courses
- Materials and Hardware
- Measurements in Avionics Devices and Systems
- Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument Systems
- Fundamentals of Aircraft Manufacturing Technology
- Electrical Power Supply Systems of Aircraft
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Engineering Diagnostics of an Aircraft
- Aerodynamics of Aircrafts
- Technical Operation of Aircraft and Engines
- Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Compulsory Elective Study Courses
- Technical Operation of Aircraft
- Mechanics of Airframes (Study Project)
- Aircraft and Engine Structure (Study Project)
- Aircraft and Powerplant Maintenance (Study Project)
- Devices and Systems of Control of Aircraft Powerplant
- Theory of Aircraft Engines
- Structure and Strength of Aviation Gas Turbine Engines
- Aircraft Aviation and Radioelectronic Equipment
- Aircraft Strength
- Fluid and Gas Systems of Aircraft
- Propeller
- Heat Technics and Thermodynamics
- Aerohydromechanics
- Organization and Ensuring of Aircraft Operation
- Technical Operation of Aircraft Electronic Equipment – Avionics
- Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument Systems (Study Project)
- Aircraft Electrical and Power Supply Systems (Study Project)
- The Technical Maintenance of the Aircraft Electrical Devices (Study Project)
- Antennae and Propagation of Radio Waves
- Basics of Aviation Devices and Systems
- Aviation Communication Systems and Nets
- Propulsion
- Special Chapters of Electronic Engineering
- Aircraft Automatic Control Systems
- Aircraft Radio Location Systems
- Aircraft Radio Navigation Systems
- Radio Transmitters and Radio Receivers
- Fundamentals of Communication Systems
- Global Satellite Navigation Systems
Humanities and Social Sciences Study Courses
- Aviation Technical English
- Human Factor
- Economics of Aviation Transport
- The English Language
- Basic Ethics
- Basics of Communication
- Social Psychology
Other Courses
- Practical Placement (in mechanics/avionics)
- Final Examination: Bachelor Thesis including Project
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme have a wide range of career opportunities in organisations and companies that operate or maintain aircraft.
As aircraft maintenance engineers, they can work in roles involving the technical operation, maintenance, and repair of both mechanical and electronic systems on aircraft. This includes tasks such as monitoring and maintaining aircraft mechanical equipment, as well as electronic, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
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