The Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (DARE) is the first aero diploma course in Singapore. It was launched in 2002 in response to the demands for qualified aircraft maintenance engineers in the rapidly expanding aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
The DARE course provides a solid grounding in basic engineering followed by specialisations in aircraft-related modules.
Strong association with aviation industry
Our premier status in education has spawned sturdy bonds with over 80 aerospace organisations since the 1960s, including the RSAF. A pool of reliable supporters is on hand to co-host our regular Industrial Attachment Programme where students hone technical and interpersonal communication skills.
Most sought after engineering course
Students undergo pragmatic hands-on lessons in state-of-the-art facilities that simulate real work environment. The learning aids include a 44SU Super Skyhawk, Cessna 310 and UH-1H Iroquois helicopter, a jet-engine test cell and a fullmotion flight simulator.
Airline Pilot's Theory
All students will be offered a concurrent optional half-year course in "Airline Pilot's Theory' conducted by Qualified Commercial Pilot Trainers.
Provides a comprehensive insight of Navigation General, Navigation Plotting, Flight Planning Instruments, Radio Aids, Meterorology Theory & Meterorology Practical and Simulated Flight Experience.
Equipped with knowledge for a career in the aviation industry and will be ready to sit for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore theory examinations for the issue of commercial pilot's licence.
SPACe Programme
SPACe is a new optional curriculum designed to challenge students of the Aeronautical Engineering course in accomplishing various missions in the development of multi-disciplinary innovative projects on flying machines.
Please click on image to the right to view the flyer for more information on SPACe.
Fast-track to an Honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Aerospace Systems in two years:
MAE has not only prepared me for a career in aeronautical engineering but also equipped me with important life skills.
My passion in aircraft grew during my three-year stint at SP. I enjoyed the practical and workshop sessions most as I got to put knowledge from the book into practice.
MAE has plenty of good training resources and lecturers are always available to instruct and guide me. One of the most valuable things I took back with me was their sharing of significant events in the aviation industry and challenges they had experienced as flight engineers.
As I step into varsity and work life, I will always remember the great times I had with friends and lecturers at MAE.
Seng Wei Jun DARE Certificate of Merit 2012
I chose SP because it has always been synonymous with excellence in engineering education. The curriculum is diverse and in line with current needs as a result of good industrial links.
Lessons are brought to life through projects and hands-on work. My most vivid memory was competing at the Singapore International Water Festival 2011. My team's racing raft was built from recycled materials following design plans and fabrication processes formulated by applying engineering principles we had learned in class.
My final-year project team was fortunate to co-develop with NTU a working model for a new material testing method. Although certain technical details were beyond our grasp, our performance impressed both our supervisor and his university counterpart. This invaluable exposure to research and thesis requirements has inspired me to pursue a degree course after graduation.
I have many fond memories of the teaching staff at MAE. From industry veterans with a wealth of aviation experience to skilled workshop technicians, they all impacted me with their knowledge, insight, teaching flair and mentoring ability. They made my SP experience an utterly fulfilling one.
MAE has not only prepared me for a career in aeronautical engineering but also equipped me with important life skills.
I chose SP because it has always been synonymous with excellence in engineering education. The curriculum is diverse and in line with current needs as a result of good industrial links.