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 - DayTime

Learning objectives and skills to be developed

To train professionals capable of effectively bridging the gap between engineering and production, while filling the gap that exists in Portugal in higher education in the field of aeronautical production. Senior aeronautical production technicians have the ability to manage, implement, evaluate and supervise aircraft component production activities, 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 manufacturing 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 education qualification or equivalent, which includes the subject of Mathematics; hold the M23 exams for access to the course; or hold a technological specialisation diploma, a higher vocational 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

19 course units successfully completed

Legal framework and accreditation

Despacho n.º 9280/2023 de 08 de setembro