Ontario Tuition Grant
Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance
Program at a glance
Program code:
030201
Accreditation:
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study:
2 years
Campus location:
Aviation
Train hands-on on actual aircraft! The aviation industry is growing, and skilled professionals are in high demand. Learn to troubleshoot vital aircraft components and systems, including the engine, hydraulics, flight control, avionics and landing gear, to ensure that an aircraft is airworthy. Study the challenging complexities of fixed and rotary wing aircraft while gaining the theoretical skills you need for apprenticeship employment.
The program is approved by Transport Canada and CCAA (Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace).
Note: Graduates receive 18 months of accreditation towards a Transport Canada issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence, Category M. Class attendance is mandatory.
Career Opportunities
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Admission Requirements:
Program Prerequisites
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U and Gr 12 Math (C) or (U)
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 18 months that is applied to the 48 month Aircraft Maintenance Engineer-Category “M” apprenticeship.
Curriculum:
Semester One - Fall 2013 (14 wks):
AMT500 Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics
AMT501 Materials and Processes
AMT502 Aircraft Standard Practices
AMT503 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
AMT504 Aircraft Handling Procedures
AMT505 Basic Aircraft Electricity (DC)
AMT506 Aircraft Drawings
MTH511 Technical Mathematics for the AME
Semester Two - Winter 2014 (19 wks):
AMT600 Maintenance Management and Human Factors
AMT601 Composite Aircraft Structures
AMT602 Stressed Skin Structures
AMT603 Rotary Wing Aircraft I
AMT604 Aircraft Maintenance I
AMT605 Basic Aircraft Electricity (AC)
AMT606 Piston Engines I
AMT607
Turbine Engines I
GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online
Semester Three - Fall 2014 (14 wks):
AMT702 Advanced Aircraft Systems
AMT703 Rotary Wing Aircraft II
AMT704 Aircraft Maintenance II
AMT705 Aircraft Electrical Systems I
AMT706 Piston Engines II
AMT707 Turbine Engines II
AMT708 Avionics Systems I
CMM140 Communications for Technicians
GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online
Semester Four - Winter 2015 (19 wks):
AMT800 Canadian Aviation Regulations
AMT802 Aircraft Equipment Familiarization
AMT803 Rotary Wing Aircraft III
AMT805 Aircraft Electrical Systems II
AMT806 Piston Engines III
AMT807 Turbine Engines III
AMT808 Avionics Systems II
GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online
Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided on our website. The College reserves the right to modify any course, program, curriculum, fee, timetable, or campus location at any time.
Additional Credentials:
Certifications
In addition to using the Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace, (CCAA) curriculum, Canadore has CCAA accreditation. Air Canada’s hiring practice gives preference to individuals with CCAA accreditation.
Approved by Transport Canada.
Diploma entitles graduates to receive 18 months’ accreditation toward an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License, Category “M”.
Diploma to Degree
- Griffith University
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.
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