Aircraft Maintenance and Repair at a glance
Aircraft Maintenance and Repair is a field on the maintenance and repair of aircraft. Turkish universities offer modern programs in this field taught in English and Turkish, with practice, projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.
Wondering which discount applies to you?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Courses and skills you gain
The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.
- Aviation fundamentals
- Aerodynamics
- Aviation materials
- Aircraft electrical systems
- Safety
- Airframe structure
- Aero engines
- Onboard systems
- Diagnostics and repair
- Practice I
- Maintenance
- Aviation standards and certification
- Non-destructive testing
- Aircraft operation
- Practice II
- deeper specialization through practical assignments, electives and project work;
- a capstone project or internship that connects the program with career plans or further study.
Career opportunities
- Aircraft technician
- Maintenance engineer
- Aircraft-repair specialist
- Airlines and service centres
What specialists earn in Turkey and abroad
The Turkish market. Turkey is a regional aviation hub: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, airports and maintenance centres create steady demand for pilots, controllers, engineers and aviation managers. Aviation is among the country's best-paid industries. Because ranges are re-indexed annually with the minimum wage, treat any salary figure as valid for its year only.
What raises income: flight hours and ratings, ICAO aviation English, type ratings. A personalised comparison of current salary ranges by city and employer is provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Should you choose Aircraft Maintenance and Repair?
It clicks if you…
- You are interested in Aircraft Maintenance and Repair and related subjects.
- You like learning through practice too - projects and internships, not just lectures.
- You're after a globally recognized diploma and the experience of living abroad.
Consider carefully if…
- You're undecided on your direction - begin with a consultation.
- You insist on your native language - look up the teaching language at the university.
Additional guide to programme language
For Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, students should check the technical emphasis: avionics, electronics and aviation management balance maintenance, systems and management differently. Bahcesehir lists Electrical and Electronics Engineering in English and Aviation Management in English at master's level.
Examples to check with StudyU: Bahcesehir University: Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Bachelor, English); Topkapi University: Electrical-Electronics Engineering (Bachelor, English, Turkish); Bahcesehir University: Aviation Management (Master, English).
Universities offering Aircraft Maintenance and Repair
Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.


| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisantasi University | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| Gelisim University | Bachelor | Turkish | $8 000/yr |
Real data on universities and prices (full tuition, 2026). Selection of agreed university options is provided under an agreement with StudyU; each university confirms its current tuition and available discount.
How to apply for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair in Turkey
Admission to Aircraft Maintenance and Repair programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Prepare a language certificate - TOEFL or TÖMER depending on the track - and the denklik recognition of your diploma, which we run in parallel with the application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.
Start 6-9 months before the intake so there is time to compare current terms. We shortlist universities for Aircraft Maintenance and Repair; discount or scholarship terms are confirmed in writing by the university or funding body.
FAQ about the program
Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to Aircraft Maintenance and Repair without entrance exams. Public universities may ask for YÖS or SAT.
The listed programmes are available in Turkish. Confirm the exact teaching language, certificate rules, and any preparatory-year requirement for the chosen university and intake.
Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years. Medicine and a few engineering programs are longer; we'll specify for your program.
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU.
Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. In aviation, income is tied to licences and flight hours and grows in clear steps. Fresh ranges for this year come up in a consultation.
Ready to study Aircraft Maintenance and Repair in Turkey?
During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.