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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Attain three Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licenses:  M1-Small aircraft, M2- Large aircraft and E-Avionics
• Accreditation by Transport Canada - meets the basic training requirements for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license categories “M1”, “M2” and “E”
• Transport Canada-granted 21-month experience credit towards the 48 months required, and credit for having completed the required knowledge exams 
• Qualify to write an exam in Aircraft Maintenance Regulations to acquire an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s license.

DID YOU KNOW?

• 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.
• About 13,100 openings for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians are projected each year.
• Overall employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.

OUTCOMES

1. Exhibit safety practices in the aviation industry.
2. Exhibit skills and knowledge required to work in the aircraft maintenance field.
3. Apply related knowledge that supports technical training.
4. Exhibit professional behaviors  expected in the aircraft industry
5. Meet the requirements for three Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licenses:  M1-Small aircraft, M2- Large aircraft and E-Avionics

ACCREDITATION

REFERENCES

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

• Graduates of the College of the North Atlantic's Aircraft Maintenance Technician diploma program at its Gander campus may transfer their academic credits to the Institute of Technology, Carlow's Bachelor of Engineering (Ord.) in Aircraft Systems Engineering degree program. Students enrolled in the Institute of Technology, Carlow's Bachelor of Engineering (Ord.) in Aircraft Systems Engineering degree program may attend the College of the North Atlantic's Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician diploma program at its Gander campus. Only current students in good academic standing or recent College of the North Atlantic or Instiutute of Technology, Carlow graduates from the specified programs are eligble to participate in this program.

• Canadian Students
• International Students

Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $30.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.

Note: The following fee is non-refundable and must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving your Letter of Acceptance for each program at the College.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
All Other Industrial Trade Programs $88.00 (per week) $88.00 (per week)

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Trades programs (per week) - $88.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

All Other Industrial Trade Programs $88.00 (per 30 hours)

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

• Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
• Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
• Students with outstanding balances are:
  • Ineligible for future term registration
  • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
  • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes

• If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
• Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
• Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
• Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
• Students auditing a course must pay:
  • 50% of tuition
  • 100% of any applicable technology fees

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Mandatory Fees

Application Fee - $100.00 (per program)

A non-refundable fee required for each application submitted to the College | Application Page

Note: The following fees are non-refundable and must be paid within two (2) weeks of receiving your Letter of Acceptance for each program at the College.

Confirmation Fee - $105.00 (per program annually)

A non-refundable annual fee due upon confirming acceptance into each program. This covers registration and student association services and must be paid each academic year.

Deposit Fee - $1,500.00 (Included in First Semester Tuition)

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit required to secure your seat. Included in first semester tuition.

Academic Audit Fee - $50.00 (once per program)

A one-time fee assessed for auditing academic records during your program.

Technology Fee - $83.00 (per semester)

A semester-based fee to support student access to software, internet, and digital services across all campuses.

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades $4,685.00 (per semester) $2,344.00 (per semester) Exceptions for Industrial Trades Heavy Equipment Operator $5,311.00 (per semester)
$354.00 (per week) $354.00 (per week) Commercial Driver $5,311.00 (per semester)
$354.00 (per week) $354.00 (per week) All Other Industrial Trade Programs $313.00 (per week) $313.00 (per week)

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:

Certificate & Diploma Programs $1,046.00 (per course)

Estimated Program Costs

The document below provides a summary of estimated program costs for international students applying to the 2025–2026 academic year. Please note that all amounts are approximate and subject to change without notice. These costs apply only to international applicants.

Download Estimated Program Costs (PDF)

Making Payments

Application Fee

If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card during the submission of your application to College of the North Atlantic.

Tuition and Other Payments

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for all international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition.

• Payments can be made from any bank, in any country, and in any currency.
• Offers better than bank exchange rates.
• Fast, secure, and cost-effective.

Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations

All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. These dates can be found in the Academic Calendar .

• Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of award on the first day of classes. These students may defer payment until aid is received, at which time fees must be paid in full.
• Students who do not pay fees within the prescribed time may have their registration cancelled.
• Students with outstanding balances are:
  • Ineligible for future term registration
  • Unable to receive diplomas, transcripts, or grade reports
  • Denied access to online grades until the balance is paid in full

It is the student's responsibility to clear all balances and contact their campus Student Services office with any account inquiries.

Additional Notes

• If the College cancels a program, all tuition and fees will be fully refunded.
• Out-of-sequence students registering or withdrawing mid-term will be charged on a pro-rated basis.
• Students taking additional courses beyond a standard load must pay for each extra course.
• Senior citizens (60+) receive a 50% discount on confirmation fees and tuition.
• Students auditing a course must pay:
  • 50% of tuition
  • 100% of any applicable technology fees