Learn the skills you need to enter the exciting aviation industry. Aircraft mechanics must have an intimate understanding of how an aircraft is built and how it works. They must have the ability to troubleshoot aircraft components, such as the engine, and ensure the aircraft is airworthy. Searching for small problems that can lead to major problems if not identified and repaired is a major part of an aircraft maintenance technician's job.
Canadore’s Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) program will hone the skills you need to enter the aircraft industry. Study the challenging complexities of fixed and rotary wing aircraft while gaining the theoretical skills you need for apprenticeship employment. This program also prepares you to write the Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) examinations to qualify for an AME license.
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Mathematics or equivalents are required.
Mature Students Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Student Test. Students must possess prerequisites even if they are applying as a mature student; however, college, university or upgrading equivalencies can be used if students do not possess appropriate secondary school courses.
Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/ College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels.
Required courses: Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U) and Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U).
Recommended courses (not used in the admission selection process): • Grade 12 (C) Transportation Technology, (TTJ 4C) • Grade 11 or 12 Physics
Attendance Policy
The attendance policy adopted by the School of Aviation conforms to the Transport Canada policy for Approved Training Organizations. To preserve a high standard of maintenance and flight safety, students having missed more than 5% (95 hours) of the course through absences will not qualify for the experience credit of 19 months that is applied to the 48 month Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-Category “M” apprenticeship.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Aircraft maintenance technician
Shop assistant or manager
Field operations technician
Aircraft manufacturing
Local, regional, international air carriers
CURRICULUM
SEMESTER ONE:
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AMT 100 Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics
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AMT 102 Basic Aircraft Structures
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AMT 104 Basic Aircraft Systems
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AMT 106 Aircraft Handling Procedures
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AMT 108 Basic Aircraft Electricity
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AMT 190 Blueprint Reading
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CMM 140 Communications for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
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MTH 111 Mathematics for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
SEMESTER TWO:
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AMT 200 Materials and Processes
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AMT 202 Stressed Skin Structures
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AMT 204 Basic Aircraft Engines
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AMT 206 General Aircraft Systems
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AMT 208 Basic A/C Electricity and Systems
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AMT 210 Rotary Wing Aircraft Introduction
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AMT 212 Fixed Wing Aircraft Introduction
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AMT 214 Composite Structures
SEMESTER THREE:
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AMT 302 Advanced Aircraft Structures
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AMT 304 Reciprocating Engines
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AMT 305 Gas Turbine Engines
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AMT 306 Advanced Aircraft Systems
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AMT 308 Aircraft Electrical Systems and Wiring Practices
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AMT 310 Rotary Wing Aircraft
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AMT 312 Basic Avionics Systems
SEMESTER FOUR:
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AMT 402 Aircraft Maintenance Procedures and Regulations
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AMT 404 Piston Engines
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AMT 405 Gas Turbine Engines
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AMT 406 Aircraft Equipment Familiarization
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AMT 408 Advanced Electrical Systems and Wiring Practice
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AMT 410 Rotary Wing Aircraft
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AMT 412 Advanced Avionics Systems
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AMT 415 Principles of Aircraft Maintenance Management
PERSONAL ASSETS
Highly motivated
Enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic environment
Enjoy troubleshooting and problem solving
Interested in electronics and technology
Mechanical aptitude
ACCREDITATION
In addition to using the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) curriculum, Canadore has CAMC accreditation. Air Canada’s hiring practice gives preference to individuals with CAMC accreditation.
Approved by Transport Canada.
Diploma entitles graduates to receive 19 months’ accreditation toward an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License, Category “M”.
FIELD PLACEMENT
Between Semesters Two and Three, students are encouraged to seek practical work experience in the aviation industry as apprentices, engineer’s helpers, shop assistants and field operations technicians. Although the responsibility rests with the student to find summer employment, the Placement and Career Services Centre and the faculty work with employers across Canada to develop employment opportunities.