Program Information

• Build on this program and set a course toward an occupation as Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician
• Accredited by Transport Canada as meeting the basic training requirements for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license category “S”
• Transport Canada grants qualified graduates a 10-month experience credit towards the 36 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

• On average, the salary range in this career is about $53,000 per year, but can reach some $95,000, according to Indeed.com.¹
• According to international independent subject matter experts, global civil aircraft production revenues are forecasted to return to their 2019 pre-pandemic levels by 2024, one year earlier than initially forecasted.
• In 2021, the Canadian aerospace industry contributed over $24B in GDP and close to 200,000 jobs to the Canadian economy.

1. Develop techniques, standards and practices of structural repair that conforms to Transport Canada guidelines for the occupation.
2. Provide a broad overview of aircraft maintenance and repair functions with specific emphasis on safety practices in the industry.
3. Apply safe work practices and personal protection.
4. Meet the requirements to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer category "S" - Structural Repair.
5. Exhibit strong and logical troubleshooting skills
6. Apply related knowledge and skills to complement and support technical training
7. Exhibit professional attitudes and behavior required within the aviation industry

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
    Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $4,685.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per semester) - $5,311.00
• Commercial Driver (per semester) - $5,311.00
• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $2,344.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2025-2026) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
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Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).