Aviation technician FAQ

You need to have a visa or another form of permit allowing you to stay in the country before you submit your application. In addition, you also need to have knowledge of the Danish language, as the programme will primarily be delivered in Danish.

You can check the current application deadlines here: Application deadlines.

You need to demonstrate strong skills in both maths and physics at lower secondary level at minimum. Danish and English competencies are also very important.

All students who apply will be assessed individually before admission. To that end, make sure you attach all relevant academic diplomas and certificates when you apply.

Yes. You cannot enter restricted airport areas unless you have a clean criminal record. 

If you don’t have the academic qualifications described above, consider taking an upper secondary school diploma or similar qualification. This is especially recommended if you are young.

Practical experience in a mechanical workshop working with airplanes, cars or motorcycles is recommended and will be viewed positively.

In order to get a Danish CPR number, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• You must be enrolled on a Danish educational programme.
• You must be in the country. You cannot apply for a CPR number from outside of Denmark.
• You must have valid proof of residence from your student housing or another permanent address in Denmark, alongside a valid rental contract. 

You need an EASA Part 66 licence to work in Denmark or Europe.

No credit is given for other licences not covered by the EASA regulations, so you will have to start your training from scratch.

1. If you have a non-EASA license, you can be admitted to the Foundation Course if you:
   have obtained Danish/European citizenship prior to your application
2. can demonstrate proficiency in Danish.   

If you have a nearly completed non-EASA Part 66 licence, you can be admitted to the Foundation Course if you have:

1. obtained Danish/European citizenship prior to your application.
2. can demonstrate proficiency in Danish.   

Depending on your category (A1–A4, B1.1–1.4, B2), you can use your EASA Part 66 license in Denmark or Europe. Contact a Part-145 company.

If you want to apply for a B2 advanced training programme, you will need to have completed a B1 qualification at TEC Aviation – and so you may need to start from the beginning. 

The credit you can get from us will depend on how far into your training you have gotten and whether you can provide CoR documentation for your completed EASA modules.

If your training costs are to be covered by the state, then it is a requirement that you sign a training agreement with a Part-145 workshop.

Note also that you have the option to complete via examination only in our Part-147 if this is self-funded. 

Credit is not granted for a CAT-A licence, and so you will need to start from the beginning with our Foundation Course.

Note that you can attain B1 certification via examination only in our Part-147 if this is self-funded.

B1 takes 4.5 years (this includes the 20-week introductory module as part of the foundation course).

B2 is an additional 1.5 years, on top of B1.

That means a total of six years for both programmes. 

First, you complete the 20-week foundation course.

In order to then continue to the main course, you must meet two criteria.

1. You must pass all of the modules that make up the foundation course.
2. You must have a training agreement with a Part-145 aircraft maintenance organisation.

You can see the full structure here: Aviation Technician – Structure.

No, the program follows the Danish vocational education system. But once you have finished, you will receive an international certification.

Only occasionally. Most of the programme is taught in Danish. You MUST understand and speak Danish at a good level.

The foundation course is the necessary qualifying course that enables you to sign a training agreement with a Part-145 organisation – where your practical training will take place.

You can NOT skip the foundation course. 

It is a challenging programme that will require your full attention and commitment. No one gets through the programme without investing significant time and effort.

The programme, the staff and the industry itself demand a certain level of maturity and a good attitude as prerequisites for completing all courses. 

Depending on your academic ability, this will vary. However, it is generally recommended that you spend 2–4 hours a day outside of your classes reading and preparing. 

• Arrive on time. We do not accept delays.
• Do your homework and prepare for your classes.
• Participate actively in all courses.
• Be a good classmate to your fellow students. 

Yes. There are approximately 13 exams as part of the foundational course, while the main course has approximately 17 exams.

These figures do not take re-sits into account. 

Absenteeism is generally considered bad practice in the aviation industry and can have a direct impact on both your employment prospects and the continuation of your training.

You must not exceed 10% absence in all courses, and all absences must be accounted for and justified.

During the foundation course, anything above 6% will limit your future options for signing a training agreement.

During the main programme, companies will be notified if your absence exceeds 3%, and this may jeopardise your chances of maintaining your training agreement.

A training agreement is a contract between you and a Part 145 organisation that allows you to receive the necessary practical training as an apprentice with them, while also completing theoretical classroom learning with us.

The four-year agreement with a Part-145 company includes your salary, and you will be paid throughout the training (only applies to Danish companies).

International contracts may differ from the Danish conditions described above. 

If you don’t manage to get an agreement by the end of the foundation course, you won’t be able to continue with the main course. You will need a signed contract in order to be accepted.

Yes, you can, but only if you have completed the B1 course at TEC as well.

You cannot complete your B1 qualifications elsewhere and then transfer to us for your B2 course. The reason this is not possible is because B1 and B2 are integrated into our education model.

In both the foundation and main courses, classes start at 08:00 and end at 15:00.

Each lesson lasts 90 minutes and there are four lessons per day. There is a 15-minute break between each lesson and lunch is thirty minutes. 

Credit can only be granted for EASA subjects if you can provide documentation of an equivalent EASA Certificate of Recognition (CoR) at the same level, issued within the past 10 years.

It may, however, be possible to receive credit for certain subjects in the Danish system – such as maths and physics – depending on documentation and an individual assessment at the time of admission.

As with all public education in Denmark, it is free.

If you are a foreign citizen from an EU/EEA country, you do not have to pay for your education in Denmark, but as a rule, you are not eligible for the Danish State Education Grant (SU) as this is reserved for Danish citizens.

If you meet the conditions for accommodation at the Håndværkerskolehjemmet in Copenhagen, you will be invoiced in accordance with the applicable regulations. You can read more about these conditions here: https://hskhjem.dk/

In terms of equipment, we recommend that you acquire a laptop for your education and studies. We do not supply laptops on either a temporary or a permanent basis. 
We also recommend that you invest in appropriate workwear. This includes shirts, trousers and a pair of safety shoes. 

Denmark is quite expensive to live in, so we recommend saving up prior to starting. For most people, the programme is so demanding that there is no time for a part-time job.

There are two options:

1. The first is the school residence (https://hskhjem.dk/), which is provided by the City of Copenhagen.
2. The other option is to find your own accommodation during your stay. 

For many, having a part-time job is difficult due to the steep learning curve of the programme. But the decision of whether or not you want a job is entirely up to you and will depend on whether you can manage this alongside your training, without compromising on your performance. 

There are no official medical requirements. But as a technician, you need all your limbs and normal physical health. 

No. However, depending on your colour blindness, this may affect certain aspects of your training and work, so you should be open about this in a potential employment situation. 

No, but depending on the degree of your deafness, it may pose a challenge to you and to others. You should be open about this in a potential employment situation.

No.

However, it's a good idea to have a reflective attitude around your diagnosis and your potential pitfalls.

Furthermore, it is important to have an honest approach when signing a contract with a Part-145 organisation. Ultimately, it's up to them to decide whether they feel they can accommodate any potential difficulties. In aviation, safety comes first. 

No.

The programme is very reading-intensive, but we can provide you with an IT package for dyslexia.

You also have the option to request a mentor to help you with lessons. However, you cannot use a mentor in any capacity during exams.  

You should note that all exams are either written or multiple-choice exams and that the use of external aids is not permitted when sitting exams. That being said, exams are undertaken on computers and the examination software can read the questions and the answers aloud for you.

If you have dyslexia, you should expect that it will be necessary for you to make a greater effort to pass the programme. 

No.

The program is very maths-intensive, but we can provide you with an IT package to help you.

You also have the option to request a mentor to help you with lessons. However, you cannot use a mentor in any capacity during exams.  

Please also note that most of the modules require varying degrees of maths skills, and that no aids can be used in connection with examinations.  

If you have dyscalculia, you should expect that it will be necessary for you to make a greater effort to pass the programme.