Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Aeronautical)

About the course

Develop advanced paraprofessional skills for work in aerospace manufacturing, design and maintenance. You’ll build practical engineering capability through applied learning aligned with aeronautical industry needs, preparing you to support technical teams across production and maintenance environments. This Advanced Diploma focuses on aeronautical engineering practice for vocational-level study. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue paraprofessional roles supporting aeronautical engineering and aerospace operations, including production, drafting and maintenance functions. Typical pathways include systems technician and supervisory positions such as quality, design, production, maintenance or drafting supervisor within aerospace manufacturing, design and maintenance organisations. This Advanced Diploma supports careers in the aeronautical engineering sector. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)