Air Service Training

(Engineering) Ltd
Approved Training Course Edition 2024 -2025
Approved & Certified - CAA: UK147.0002 | EASA: 147.0174 | CAAN: 147.001
Welcome to AST
4 Approved Training Course

7 Understanding Category B Licencing

8-9 Licence Categories

10 What’s included in your fees

11 Our Airport Campus

12 Using UHI Perth Campus

13 Careers in Aviation Engineering

14 Studying in Perth, Scotland

16 Apply Today

18 Our History
About us
Air Service Training (Engineering),
often referred to as AST, remains
the world leader in the field of
Aviation Training and Engineering
since 1931, making us the longest
running organisation of it’s kind.
Training Engineers for one of the most
demanding professions in the world,
and in a forever growing industry, we
need YOU!
From the beginning, AST is focused
on delivering the highest standard of
quality training, ensuring you get a
kick start in your career to become a
Aircraft Engineer.
Here at AST, we put our students
first, operating at the highest ethical
standards and ensuring our students
learn essential skills and knowledge,
as we have done for thousands of
previous students.

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Approved Training Course
Studying your Approved Training During your training you will gain Training that is conducted within
Course allows you to achieve your valuable insight, carrying out your a Part-145 environment under the
essential training, theory and practical work in a hangar where you training organisations Part 147
practical, in order to achieve your will be shadowing a Licenced Aircraft Approval and subject to satisfactory
Engineer. You will assist and learn progress and meeting the
Aircraft Engineering Licence.
aircraft engineering, how to maintain requirements in place at the time.
The Part 66 Category B Approved a logbook of all the work you have
AST works alongside many Airlines
Basic Training course, delivered by participated in through your time
and Maintenance, Repair and
AST, is fully approved under the at AST, and gain the best hands on
Overhaul Organisations, within the
European Aviation Safety Agency Part experience needed to pursue a career
UK and overseas. AST will make
147 regulations and UK Civil Aviation in Aircraft Engineering.
the arrangements for the Aircraft
Authority that govern all Aircraft
The practical element is given to Maintenance Environment Training
Maintenance Training Organisations.
the development of hand skills and (AMET) placement towards the
The course is divided in to a 60:40 split;
aircraft maintenance techniques in end of your course, subject to
approximately 60% of the training is
our fully equipped training hangar satisfactory progress and meeting
theory based and equips the student
and workshops. Part of the Approved the requirements in place at the time,
for the practical phases that follow.
Training Programme includes 8 weeks fast tracking your career in Aircraft
of Aircraft Maintenance Environment Engineering!

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Understanding
Category B Licencing
The Category B Licence is The Aircraft Maintenance Licence
sub-divided into five categories, of (AML) Category B1.1 (turbine aircraft),
which four are delivered by AST. B1.2 (piston aircraft) and B1.3 (turbine
helicopter) allows the holder to
• Category B1.1 issue certifications of release to
Aeroplanes Turbine – Mechanical service, following maintenance,
including aircraft structure, power
• Category B1.2 plants and mechanical and electrical
Aeroplanes Piston – Mechanical systems. Authorisation to replace
avionic line replaceable units (LRUs)
• Category B1.3 requiring simple tests to prove their
Helicopters Turbine - Mechanical serviceability is also permitted.
The Aircraft Maintenance Licence
• Category B2
(AML) Category B2 allows the holder to
Avionic issue certificates of release to service,
following maintenance on avionic and
electrical systems.

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Licence Categories B1.1 Fixed Wing Turbine Engine B1.2 Fixed Wing Piston Engine

Module 1 Mathematics Module 1 Mathematics

The Approved Basic Training
Module 2 Physics Module 2 Physics
Course at AST offers the student
the option of studying towards the Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 or B2 EASA Part 66 Module 4B1 Electronics Module 4B1 Electronics
Aircraft Maintenance Licences.
Module 5B1 Digital Techniques Module 5B1 Digital Techniques
Module 6 Materials and Hardware Module 6 Materials and Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 11 Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Module 11 Aeroplane Aerodynamics,
Structures and Systems Structures and Systems
Module 15 Gas Turbines Module 16 Piston Engines
Module 17 Propellers Module 17 Propellers

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B1.3 Rotary Wing Turbine Engine B2 Avionics

Module 1 Mathematics Module 1 Mathematics

Module 2 Physics Module 2 Physics
Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals Module 3 Electrical Fundamentals
Module 4B1 Electronics Module 4B2 Electronics
Module 5B1 Digital Techniques Module 5B2 Digital Techniques
Module 6 Materials and Hardware Module 6 Materials and Hardware
Module 7 Maintenance Practices Module 7 Maintenance Practices
Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics Module 8 Basic Aerodynamics
Module 9 Human Factors Module 9 Human Factors
Module 10 Aviation Legislation Module 10 Aviation Legislation
Module 12 Helicopter Aerodynamics, Module 13 Aircraft Aerodynamics
Structures and Systems Structures and Systems
Module 15 Gas Turbines Module 14 Propulsion

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What’s included in your fees
Included in your tuition
fees are the following:
• AST Technical training material
(electronic tablet), EASA/ UK CAA
part 66 tuition,
• EASA/ UK CAA Part 66 Examinations
• Aircraft Maintenance
Environment Training
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Unlimited WIFI access on campus
• Access to the Study Centre
on our main campus
• Use of laptops, or desktops
on our main campus
• Gym facilities (subscription based)
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• Student services and information
welfare discounts. on fees and tuition.

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Our Airport Campus
At our Perth Airport campus,
we offer a Technical Training
Hangar with classrooms, an
Avionic Workshop, an Electrical
Workshop, and a student crew
room for breaks.
In the Main Hangar itself we have
many different types of Engines and
Aircraft which are used to develop
your practical hands on skills during
the course. These include 2 x CF6
Gas Turbine Engines, a Cessna 150,
Cessna 310, Jetstream 41 aircraft,
and 3 x AW109 Helicopters. On these
aircraft you will complete practical
assessments which will include
electrical and/or mechanical based
tasks. At this campus we also have a
Sheet Metal Workshop where you will
develop your skills in aircraft riveting
and skin repair. There is a café situated
at the Airport where you can purchase
meals and hot and cold drinks.

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Using UHI Perth Campus

AST also operates from UHI Perth refreshments, also on campus there
Campus, so you have access to is a Costa Coffee and Starbucks. The
Study Centre, Student Support & main campus is home to the Academy
Classrooms. of Sport and Wellbeing (ASW), this
is a state-of-the-art gymnasium and
Within the UHI Perth campus you features the latest equipment. Within
will have access to the Study Centre, the ASW you will also can train on the
Student Support, Student Counselling, Climbing and Bouldering Walls. There
Student Events, IT Suite and Library. are many different sports groups
There is a refectory which offers a within ASW that you can participate
range of different meal options to in, and there is also a large sports
cater for the many different dietary hall which can be hired for football,
and cultural beliefs. The refectory area basketball, badminton and much more
has a shop where you can purchase (note a subscription fee is applicable)

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Careers in Aviation Engineering
Careers in aviation expand beyond • The demand for Licensed Aircraft
many industries, but Aircraft Engineers remains high due to
Engineering plays a crucial role in the ongoing growth in the aviation
ensuring the safety and efficiency industry. Opportunities to work for
major companies like British Airways,
of aircraft travel.
Ryanair, Jet2, and others
Points to Consider Regarding are potentially available.
Career Opportunities:
• The role of Aircraft Engineers is vital
• Licensed Aircraft Engineers can in ensuring the safety and reliability
earn £75,000 or more annually. With of air travel, as planes cannot fly
flexible shift schedules, you can enjoy without their expertise
a significant amount of time off. and professional diligence.

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Studying in Perth, Scotland
Perthshire is one of the most flowing rivers for enjoying adventure
attractive and diverse counties in sports, tranquil lochs for escaping the
Scotland. From the lush farmland rush of modern life, vibrant nightlife
of the south to the rocky rivers and an abundance of beautiful forests
and gardens.
and mountains of Highland
Perthshire, to it’s vibrant night life, Perthshire is steeped in history, too.
it has everything to offer. Step inside a Crannog on Loch Tay
or visit the former crowning place of
Perthshire is one of the most attractive Scotland’s kings and queens at Scone
and diverse counties in Scotland. Palace. Take a boat trip to where Mary
From lush farmland of the south to Queen of Scots was imprisoned, or visit
the rocky rivers and mountains of the spot where King James I met with
Highland Perthshire, it is a stunningly a dramatic fate in 1437. Modern-day
beautiful place to be. Perth is located Perthshire is, thankfully, a much more
50 miles north of Edinburgh and cheerful place to be! When we’re not
enjoys a beautiful position on the dancing to drums and rousing music,
banks of Scotland’s longest river, the tossing a caber or sampling delicious
Tay, at 119 miles. We have snow-topped local cuisine, were celebrating our
mountains that attract skiers and heritage and culture
climbers from all over the UK, fast-

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Our History
Founded in 1931 by John Davenport AST was one of the first schools • Babcock International Group
Siddeley, in Hamble, Hampshire, to be approved for JAR-147 to • Bristow Helicopters Ltd
AST has trained over 190,000 offer the Jar-66 Ab-Initio course.
Engineers from around 150 It later gained approval under • British Airways
countries! EASA Part 147 regulations and has • Eastern Airways
The Aeronautical Engineering
provided training and exams for
• EasyJet
College, founded by John Davenport various national and international
Siddeley opened in 1931 at Hamble companies. • Heliair
in Hampshire. AST operated from • Jet 2
Hamble until 1960, when it moved Companies you may recognise...
to its current home on the campus • Kuwait Airways
• ACS Flight Training
of UHI Perth. During its history, AST • Loganair
has trained over 190,000 engineers • Affinity Flight Training Services
and pilots from 150 countries. As • Multi-Flight
• Air Seychelles
you might expect from such a long- • NHV Helicopters
standing organisation, AST has an • Airtask
impressive list of famous aviators • PDG Helicopters Ltd
• Air Mauritius
as Mrs Victor Bruce, the first female • Ryanair
pilot to circumnavigate the globe; • Aurigny Air Services
Amy Johnson, famous for her record
breaking flights to Australia and
Japan, and Sir Alan Cobham, founder
of the famous ‘flying circus’ and the
Cobham Company which is still trading
internationally today.

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