Reviews? I think there's a MIAT's blog or something?
For the last intake 3000 applied for a 100+ seats, 300 interviewed if I am not mistaken, so no reviews required...

leezy, I wish I could help but no one has any experience since this is their first.
I would assumed they would have assessment tests. Basically on your English (MCQ and Essay), Mathematics and Mechanical Reasoning Paper. Nothing to prepare as we've should have learnt this during school.
For the interview, read up about Theory of Flights, Bernouli's Theorem etc. How would you recognize the different models of Boeing and Airbus aircrafts.

If you know what are EICAS, EFIS, ECAM, ARINC 429, VHF, HF,TCAS etc.. then you're ok.

How would you recognize a 777? 747? A330? A340? A380? How many engines do they have? What engines?

Oh yeah, you would want to read all about Fly By Wire. At least the concept of it.
What is Duplicate Inspection, primary/secondary flight controls etc..

Last but not least, what are the responsibilities of an aircraft engineer. Download and read DCA's AN 3, 10 and 12.

Good luck!


This post has been edited by jazzy939: Dec 4 2010, 07:02 AM

Again and again the public has been mislead by their own lack of knowledge.
Not understanding the requirements of the syllabus is the main problem here.
Confusing between an approved training organization as opposed to second site examination centre is another one...

DCA Part 66 ler. Not EASA.

hehe.. noproblemo! basically its the same only very few minor changes.

Agreed. APR and METC are LWTR focused, unlike MIAT which is diploma focused with LWTR thrown in at the end of it PLUS a frozen license until completed 2 years OJT on live aircraft...

Of course, having a diploma or degree is an added advantage. The disadvantage is that you've 'wasted' 3-5 years of your life!
Through experience, no one I knew had to fall back to their diploma or degree. I know one guy who had Masters but his juniors with no diploma or even degree is now in a higher scale. Although having paper qualification helps, you need to be good in 'other department' too.. like your PR, leadership skills etc..
What would be better is and this always works (at least in MAS), after working for 5 years, you are eligible and can take your MBA.If the boss likes you, MAS can and may even sponsor you, with a bond of course. Mostly did and they are likely to be promoted to higher management posts.. from experience, taking MBA is a lot easier that diploma/degree.

If you enter after SPM, do not be despair, there is still (better) hope yet!

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Dec 6 2010, 12:19 AM

One of the reasons that MIAT has to offer the diploma is for sponsorship/loan purposes.. Thats why it has to be MQA approved. MQA does not endorsed nor approved LWTR..

It's your choice lah.. 3-5 years is enough to cover many aircraft type ratings getting around 4k-5k in allowances alone.. with overtime.. easily 15k-25k a month.. MBA will only costs 30k? 40k? ahh only worth one-two month salary..

Again, your choice lah.. I am telling you what the others have done.

5 years is more than ample. If you messed up, well you're not good enough to be an LAE!

I know that part and why. Not entirely their own fault but it's the 'system'..
Then again, better late than never..

It's their first public intake. Did you missed the advert? Goto their website.
I do not know what you meant by 'not direct get the license after 3 years?" but IT IS as per DCA's Part 66 syllabus.
If you complied to the requirements (of Part 66) you should be able to get the Part 66 LWTR in 3 years time..

Whats the confusion's all about?

I do not understand, please elaborate.

Amazing!!! Really? Hard to believe but thats the truth I guess.
That's where 'quality' training come in..
Nonetheless it is not too late yet. Mix around and use facebook, forums to 'talk'to more people with the same interests.. look at this forum for example, at times there were no postings for quite awhile ..

Never mind..

tq. azameel. that was what i meant.

ewin,
You and your batch mates, where are you currently trained?

Whoa, like this also need to debate?

The keyword there is 'aircraft'.
CMMs are normally used in workshops especially during overhaul.
Further more your approval/license only cover LRUs removal/installation. Your license DO NOT cover any works that require special/bench test equipments which are normally involved during overhaul.

Wonder what other things you guys will fight on..

Hehe, welcome.
I also failed to mention, the CMM may also be referred to as Vendor Manual. The vendor/oem to the component will reproduce the CMM and there are obviously thousands of vendors involved in an aircraft construction. Imagine having hundreds or thousands of CMMs while working on an aircrafts

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Dec 7 2010, 11:40 PM

maryjane,
OJT wise I don't see any advantages however it may helps in your career in terms of career progression or developments..