Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Scheme in Aviation Engineering

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering

This programme aims to equip highly skilled graduates with:

1. In-depth understanding of the aviation and aeronautical engineering systems and up-to-date technologies, as well as specialized knowledge in a chosen stream of study.
2. Competence to handle different engineering problems academically and practically in the aviation and aeronautical industry.
3. Sufficient knowledge to manage and solve problems through effective and efficient project management and planning.
4. Effective communication skills with different stakeholders using state-of-the-art technologies and aviation and aeronautical languages both in English and Chinese.

BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering

This programme aims to equip highly skilled graduates with:

1. In-depth understanding of the air transport operations, resource planning, human-centred design of aviation systems and airworthiness and up-to-date technologies, as well as specialized knowledge in a chosen stream of study.
2. Competence to handle different engineering problems practically and academically in the aviation industry.
3. Sufficient knowledge and skills to manage different projects related to the aviation sector effectively and efficiently.
4. Effective communication skills with different stakeholders using state-of-the-art technologies and aviation languages both in English and Chinese.

Programme Characteristics

The Aviation Engineering Scheme aims to train students to become aeronautical and aviation engineers who possess strong skills and in-depth knowledge of engineering and engineering management, as well as a sense of social and environmental responsibility.

BEng (Hons) in Aviation Engineering

Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in aircraft maintenance engineering, aircraft component engineering, aeronautical engineering, aircraft design, control and propulsion systems, navigation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and many other engineering disciplines. The programme provides hands-on experience with the support of state-of-the-art facilities, such as supersonic wind tunnels, UAV testing systems, and material manufacturing and testing platforms.

BEng (Hons) in Air Transport Engineering

Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in air transport engineering, airport/airlines operations and management, aviation safety, air logistics and supply chain management, and human factors engineering. The programme provides hands-on experience with the support of state-of-the-art facilities, such as Cockpitsonic A320 FTD flight simulator, Cessna flight simulator, avionic system, human factors equipment.