Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician

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DIPLOMA

School of Industrial Trades
Program Length: Two Years
Start Date: September 2019

Offered At: Gander

This is an Industrial Trades program and may have an Apprenticeship Block Training Schedule

Airlines and airports all over the globe are in need of trained aircraft maintenance technicians!
The two year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician program at College of the North Atlantic's Gander campus will prepare you for a career that can literally take you to new heights. Graduates of this program earn North American and European certification and can attend the Institute of Technology in Carlow, Ireland to earn an undergraduate degree in Aircraft Systems Maintenance in only one additional year.

CNA is part of the Lufthansa Technical Training network of approved schools.
Don’t delay – apply today!

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This two-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician program offers training in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft and aircraft components. Some of the duties include:

Perform aviation safety and airworthiness inspections
Troubleshoot and repair fixed wing aircraft and helicopters
Safely perform ground handling and routine inspections
Perform power plant and structural repairs
Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems and avionics

ACCREDITATION
This program is accredited by Transport Canada as meeting the basic training requirements for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license categories “M1”, “M2” and “E”. Transport Canada also grants qualified graduates a 21-month experience credit towards the 48 months required and credit for having completed the required knowledge exams. After successful completion of this program and the required work experience, apprentices qualify to write an exam in Aircraft Maintenance Regulations to acquire an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license.

OUTCOMES

Demonstrate safety practices in the aviation industry.
Demonstrate skills and knowledge required to work in the aircraft maintenance field.
Develop and strengthen the related knowledge and skill in subjects which complement and support the technical training.
Demonstrate positive attitudes and behavior that will enable me to become successful in the industry.
Meet the requirements for three Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licenses: M1-Small aircraft, M2- Large aircraft and E-Avionics

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in nine level 3000 credits, or equivalent, including Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
i. Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
ii. Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)

2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with MA1040 (Math Fundamentals 1) and MA1041 (Math Fundamentals II).

3. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
Science 3101, 3102, 3103

4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years of age or older, and have been out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:

Fixed wing airlines
Helicopter operators
Rotary commercial airlines
Aircraft manufacturers
Repair and overhaul companies
Private operators
Flying schools
Government departments

COURSES
CODE	TITLE
Semester 1		Hrs
MA1070	Structural Repair Shop Mathematics	30
MA1072	Aircraft Maintenance Mathematics	30
GM1120	General Maintenance Procedures (M, E, S)	30
GM1130	Aircraft Servicing (M, E)	25
GM1140	Standard Workshop Practices (M, E, S)	55
PE1100	Basic Electronics (M, E)	55
PT1115	Reciprocating Engine Fundamentals (M, E)	20
PT1110	Reciprocating Engine Fundamentals (M)	35
AF1130	Aircraft Structures & Materials (M, E, S)	55
PE1140	Basic AC Electronics (M, E)	55
PE1200	Basic Aircraft Electrical Systems (M, E)	55

Semester 2		Hrs
PH1300	Physics for Aircraft Maintenance	60
PE2100	Analog Electronics (M, E)	55
GM1320	Aircraft Weight & Balance (M, E)	25
GM1420	Non-Destructive Testing (M)	30
AV1220	Basic Aircraft Instruments I (M, E)	55
AS2225	Aerodynamics & Flight Controls (M,E)	25
AS2220	Aerodynamics & Flight Controls (M)	30
GM1550	Maintenance Regulations (M, E, S)	55
TS1550	WHMIS	6
AS2520	Reciprocating Engine Fuel Metering (M)	55
AV1320	Aircraft Communications Equipment (M, E)	55

Semester 3		Hrs
AF1240	Aircraft Structural Repair (M, E, S)	55
DP1840	Motors, Generators & Starting Systems (M, E)	55
AS2165	Aircraft Landing Gear Systems (M, E)	30
AS2160	Aircraft Landing Gear Systems (M)	25
AS2120	Aircraft Hydraulics & Pneumatic Systems (M)	25
AS2125	Aircraft Hydraulics & Pneumatic Systems (M,E)	30

Semester 4		Hrs
EG1160	Technical Graphics	60
PT2120	Reciprocating Engine Systems (M)	55
PT2210	Turbine Engine Maintenance (M, E)	55
AS2335	Aircraft Systems, (M, E)	30
AS2330	Aircraft Systems (M)	25
AV2220	Aircraft Instruments II (M, E)	55
AV1500	Basic Navigation I (M, E)	31
AV1510	Navigation Systems Installation (E)	24
AF1270	Composite Materials (M, S)	55
PE1300	Battery Maintenance (M, E)	25
PE1350	Electrical Power Systems (M, E)	30

Semester 5		Hrs
CM2160	Communications Essentials	45
SD1710	Job Search Techniques	15
PE2140	Digital Electronics (M, E)	55
AV2170	Pulse Navigation Systems (M, E)	25
AV2180	Integrated Navigation Systems Installation (E)	30
AS2415	Propellers and Systems (M, E)	20
AS2410	Propellers and Systems (M)	35
AF1280	Stress Skin Repair/Modification (M, E)	25
AF1290	Non-Metallic Structures (M)	12
AV2310	Major Communications Radio Install (E)	55
GM1570	Corrosion Control (M, E, S)	18
RW3140	Rotary Wing Aircraft (M)	55
PT2240	Turbine Engine Systems (M)	55

Semester 6		Hrs
RW3141	Rotary Wing Aircraft Systems (M)	55
AV3110	Monitoring and Digital Systems (E)	55
AV2510	Auto Flight Theory (M, E)	25
AV2540	Auto Flight Ramp Testing (M)	15
AV2570	Auto Flight Troubleshooting (E)	15
PT2121	Reciprocating Engine Overhaul (M)	55