Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng and MEng

Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

If you have any questions, contact the admissions tutor for this course - Mrs Petra Gratton. For more information, see our Flying Training information page and the Course FAQ.

Get the full course details here including entrance requirements, UCAS codes, and further details of what you will study.

Course Overview

Becoming a pilot is one of the most exciting and rewarding of career choices. This specialist degree provides an ideal starting point for training to become a professional pilot after graduation. The degree programme incorporates fundamental flying practice and theory, but also presents the opportunity to obtain a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) and to undertake training in a flight simulator.

As well as covering flying basics, the degree programme examines wider aspects of the aviation industry, for example airport design and environmental issues. This aims to prepare graduates for the many career opportunities within the aviation industry, as well as becoming a commercial pilot.

Special Features

The opportunity to gain a Private Pilot's Licence. Flying training will take place at Wycombe Air Centre, all transport to and from the airfield will be provided by the University.
The opportunity to train on a flight simulator.
The degree concentrates on preparing students to undertake commercial pilot training after graduation. Accordingly ground theory is covered in detail, but wider issues in the aviation industry are also covered.
Opportunity to carry out high-quality professional placements in the UK or overseas. We have very good links with local and international businesses; furthermore, Brunel is situated only five miles from Heathrow Airport.
You can switch from the BEng to MEng programme at the end of Level 2 if you obtain an average of 60% at Level 2.
Aviation graduates will leave Brunel with highly marketable knowledge and skills, and be very well placed to go on to commercial flight training.

For more information on the flying practice element of the course, please see our Flying Training information page and the Course FAQ.

MEng or BEng options

If you enter the BEng route, you can transfer to the MEng programme at the end of Level 2 by obtaining an average of 60% at that level.

Work Placements

Simon Williams is currently on industrial placement at Airbus UK, Filton, read his blog here.

Many placements are with aircraft and component manufacturers, often in departments concerned with high performance engine development and all types of testing - students have more than once flown as part of a test team! One manufacturer places its students in plants in France, Germany and the US. Other placements involve software development, thermal imaging and development of test equipment.

Careers

This course will prepare graduates to pursue almost any professional aerospace career; for example as an aeronautical engineer, commercial or military pilot, air traffic controller, aeronautical researcher or an officer in the airborne arms of any of the armed services.

Want to know more about this course? Full Course Details are available here including UCAS codes, entrance requirements and more.

	Brunel Home > ... > Undergraduate > Mechanical > Aviation with Pilot Studies Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng and MEng Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers If you have any questions, contact the admissions tutor for this course - Mrs Petra Gratton. For more information, see our Flying Training information page and the Course FAQ. Get the full course details here including entrance requirements, UCAS codes, and further details of what you will study. Course Overview Becoming a pilot is one of the most exciting and rewarding of career choices. This specialist degree provides an ideal starting point for training to become a professional pilot after graduation. The degree programme incorporates fundamental flying practice and theory, but also presents the opportunity to obtain a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) and to undertake training in a flight simulator. As well as covering flying basics, the degree programme examines wider aspects of the aviation industry, for example airport design and environmental issues. This aims to prepare graduates for the many career opportunities within the aviation industry, as well as becoming a commercial pilot. Special Features The opportunity to gain a Private Pilot's Licence. Flying training will take place at Wycombe Air Centre, all transport to and from the airfield will be provided by the University. The opportunity to train on a flight simulator. The degree concentrates on preparing students to undertake commercial pilot training after graduation. Accordingly ground theory is covered in detail, but wider issues in the aviation industry are also covered. Opportunity to carry out high-quality professional placements in the UK or overseas. We have very good links with local and international businesses; furthermore, Brunel is situated only five miles from Heathrow Airport. You can switch from the BEng to MEng programme at the end of Level 2 if you obtain an average of 60% at Level 2. Aviation graduates will leave Brunel with highly marketable knowledge and skills, and be very well placed to go on to commercial flight training. For more information on the flying practice element of the course, please see our Flying Training information page and the Course FAQ. MEng or BEng options If you enter the BEng route, you can transfer to the MEng programme at the end of Level 2 by obtaining an average of 60% at that level. Work Placements Simon Williams is currently on industrial placement at Airbus UK, Filton, read his blog here. Many placements are with aircraft and component manufacturers, often in departments concerned with high performance engine development and all types of testing - students have more than once flown as part of a test team! One manufacturer places its students in plants in France, Germany and the US. Other placements involve software development, thermal imaging and development of test equipment. Careers This course will prepare graduates to pursue almost any professional aerospace career; for example as an aeronautical engineer, commercial or military pilot, air traffic controller, aeronautical researcher or an officer in the airborne arms of any of the armed services. Want to know more about this course? Full Course Details are available here including UCAS codes, entrance requirements and more.	Geri Moore graduated with First Class Honours BEng Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies in July 2009 Four years ago I was faced with the decision of what course to study at university. I had wanted to be an airline pilot since before I can remember. Having a degree is not absolutely necessary to become a pilot, so I was debating with myself whether or not to take one. Having recently graduated from Brunel with a First Class Honours BEng Aviation Engineering with Pilot Studies in July 2009, I have no doubt that this degree was the turning point in my career. The cost of becoming an airline pilot is huge and if you are not able to fund yourself then a degree is necessary to stand out from the many hundreds of candidates in the same position. Even if you are able to pay for your training via self funding or acquiring a loan from the bank, the competition is so steep that it is essential to get a foot ahead. I have been presented with many opportunities throughout my course, including gaining a JAR PPL on a Piper PA-28 Warrior in my first year and undergoing a flight testing course in my third year on a Jetstream at Cranfield. The course has not only taught me a great deal which will give me a great advantage in my further studies, it has helped me understand everything which I have put into practice so far. The specialised modules such as aerodynamics, flight mechanics, flight testing and even airport design are so specific to the industry. I have learnt a great deal that is not only relevant to becoming an airline pilot, but which would allow me to pursue a range of careers within the industry. Read more of this article here
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