Degree objectives

In recent years, the aeronautical industry has experienced tremendous growth driven by the increase in the construction of new aircraft worldwide. Portugal has large aeronautical component manufacturing companies based in Setúbal, Évora, and Ponte de Sôr. Despite the difficulties affecting this industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we believe that in a globalised world where travel is part of modern life, whether for leisure or professional purposes, we will soon see a recovery in all activities related to aeronautics. In Portugal, higher education in aeronautical production is practically non-existent, and there is an urgent need for professionals in this area to meet the needs of companies.

School

ESTS - Setúbal School of Technology

Study mode

presencial_pos_laboral - After work

Learning objectives and skills to be developed

To train professionals capable of effectively establishing the interface between engineering and production, while filling the gap that exists in Portugal in higher education in the field of aeronautical production. The senior aeronautical production technician has the ability to manage, implement, evaluate and supervise the production of aircraft components, contributing to the sustainable development of companies.

Career opportunities

Production of components for the aeronautical industry Methods agent Tool design CNC programmer CAD/CAM specialist (CATIA) Composite materials specialist Process certification General production industry

Course coordinator

Vitor Manuel Caetano Alcácer

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulations of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Admission requirements

Hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent, including mathematics; pass the M23 entrance exam for the course; or hold a technological specialisation diploma, a higher professional technical diploma or a higher education degree.

The information provided does not replace consultation of the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) website and/or the application page.

Qualification requirements

Approval in 18 Curricular Units. Execution of internship.

Legal framework and accreditation

Polytechnic Higher Education, Level 4 (ISCED), Level 5 (EQF)