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