School of Aviation Technology

Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 030201
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Aviation Campus

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Code: 030201
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Aviation Campus

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Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance

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Overview

Train hands-on on actual aircraft! Learn to troubleshoot vital aircraft components and systems, including piston and turbine engines, electrical systems, hydraulics and navigation and communication systems. Study the challenging complexities of fixed and rotary wing aircraft while gaining the theoretical knowledge you need for apprenticeship employment.

The program is approved by Transport Canada.

Note: Graduates receive 18 months of accreditation towards a Transport Canada-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licence, Category M. Class attendance is mandatory.

Your Future Career

Aircraft maintenance
Aircraft manufacturing
Component overhaul

What You Learn

Aerodynamics for fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft
Gas turbine and reciprocating engines
Maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
Aircraft handling and taxiing
Power and drive train component maintenance
Sheet metal structures and repairs
Composite structures and repairs
Communication and navigation systems
Electrical systems

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 12 Math (C), or (U), Recommended courses include: Gr 12 Math (MCT4C). Senior level physics.

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 2

GENED

General Education Elective - Online

Semester 3

CMM 140	Technical Writing I
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4

GENED

General Education Elective - Online

2017-2018 Fees

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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You will also need:

Coveralls - View the coverall sizing chart here
Tools - View the mandatory tool list here

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma
Successful students receive 18 months accreditation toward the AME "M" category licence.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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