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Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance
Program at a glance
Canada’s aviation industry is predicting a huge shortage of skilled aircraft maintenance personnel across the country over the next two decades. Train under skilled professionals to repair and maintain aircraft electrical and electronics systems including communication, navigation and radar systems.
This program has received CCAA (Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace) accreditation and is approved by Transport Canada as part of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category “E” Licence.
Note: Graduates will receive 19 months’ credit towards their Transport Canada licensing requirement. Class attendance is monitored and mandatory.
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Program Prerequisites
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U and Gr 12 Math (C) or (U)
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 that 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 “E” apprenticeship.
Semester One:
AMT500 Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics
AVN550 Installation Practices I
AVN551 Basic Electricity and Electronics
MTH116 Mathematics for Avionics Maintenance Technicians
Semester Two:
AVN650 Installation Practices II
AVN651 Electronic Circuits and Communication Systems
AVN652 Digital and Microcomputer Techniques
AVN653 Basic Aircraft Structures
CMM140 Communications for Technicians
Semester Three:
AVN751 Communication Systems I
AVN753 Aircraft System Maintenance I
AVN754 Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance
AVN755Navigation Systems I
AVN756 Aircraft Electrical Systems
AVN757 Aircraft Instrumentation
Semester Four:
AMT600 Maintenance Management and Human Factors
AMT800 Canadian Aviation Regulations
AVN850 Aircraft Systems Integration and Troubleshooting
AVN851 Communication Systems II
AVN853 Aircraft System Maintenance II
AVN855 Navigation Systems II
AVN858 Flight Management Systems
- Avionics shops
- Aircraft manufacturing
- Aircraft carriers
Canadore’s Aircraft Technician - Avionics Maintenance program is the only one in Ontario that has received CCAA (Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace) accreditation. Air Canada’s hiring practice gives preference to individuals with CCAA accreditation.
Approved by Transport Canada, as part of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category “E” license.
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a two-year diploma and 19 months’ credit towards their Transport Canada licensing requirement.
- Science and aerodynamics
- Hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
- Navigation systems and flight instrumentation
- Communication and radar repair and maintenance
- Aircraft structure, engines and electronic systems
