FM-AMETS
Flying Mission-Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training School
Diploma Programme
FM–AMETS is the only Approved Training Organisation (ATO) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Botswana. The institution offers a two year Diploma programme in the Science of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering majoring in Airframe, Powerplant & Avionics with a total of 270 credits. Moreover, the school offers training that has been accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) and approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB).
Admission requirements
In order to be eligible for admission into the AME programme, a candidate must have obtained the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent with a minimum of ‘Credit’ in Physics, Mathematics and English. Mature entrants with relevant practical experience may be considered on merit. All applicants are required to complete an initial evaluation exercise prior to acceptance onto the course. Evaluation consists of interviews and aptitude tests.
Application
If you meet the eligibility criteria, and would like to apply to train with the FM-AMETS, use the following link to download the application form. After completing the form, follow the instructions within for submission.
Kindly note, that your application is only complete when certified copies of all relevant Certificates, Identity Document, Testimonials and References are submitted with the application form.
The AME Training Programme – Contents
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) course of instruction consists of both theoretical and practical skills segments divided into nine interrelated study modules:
- Basic Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Air Regulations & Aerodynamics)
- Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance
- Aircraft Structures
- Aircraft Maintenance Practices
- Aircraft Systems
- Helicopters
- Powerplant
- Aircraft Electrics/Avionics
- Attachment to Approved Maintenance Organisations
On completion of classroom tutorials, to further enhance practical skills, in depth expertise, requisite knowledge and inculcate relevant attitudes students are sent on attachment to various AMOs. This helps to expose learners to the real work environment, maintenance procedures, processes and both quality and safety management systems undertaken by aircraft maintenance engineers to uphold aircraft airworthiness and comprehensive safety management system.
Upon successful completion of the AME programme, graduates qualify for Botswana Civil Aviation licensing examination process offered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana. Attainment of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License is the foundation for all engineering ratings and licenses which are the gateway to the aircraft maintenance engineering profession.