Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance
2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Learn from experienced professors with an emphasis on practical training
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2025, Aviation Campus – North Bay
Train hands-on on actual working aircraft! The aviation industry is growing, and skilled professionals are in high demand. 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. This 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 and helicopter maintenance
- Aircraft manufacturing
- Component overhaul
- Maintenance management and oversight
What You Learn
- Fixed wing and rotary wing aerodynamics
- Turbine and reciprocating engine theory and maintenance
- Aircraft inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Electrical and avionics systems operation and troubleshooting
- Aircraft metal and composite inspection and repair
Admissions Requirements
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 provide proof of English competency.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| AMT121 | Aerodynamics and Technical Drawings |
| AMT123 | Standard Practices |
| AMT124 | Materials and Inspection |
| AMT127 | Piston Engines I |
| AMT128 | DC Circuits and Wiring Techniques |
| MTH511 | Technical Mathematics for AME |
| STS100 | Strategies for Success |
Semester 2
| AMT222 | Regulations and Management I |
| AMT223 | Servicing, Inspection and Maintenance I |
| AMT225 | Sheet Metal Repair |
| AMT226 | Aircraft Systems |
| AMT227 | Piston Engines II |
| AMT228 | AC Circuits |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AMT Sem 2) |
Semester 3
| AMT325 | Composite Materials and Repair |
| AMT326 | Rotary Wing I |
| AMT327 | Turbine Engines I |
| AMT328 | Electrical Generation and Distribution |
| AMT329 | Basic Avionics Systems |
| CMM140 | Technical Writing I |
Semester 4
| AMT422 | Regulations and Management II |
| AMT423 | Servicing, Inspection and Maintenance II |
| AMT426 | Rotary Wing II |
| AMT427 | Turbine Engines II |
| AMT429 | Advanced Avionics Systems |
| AMT436 | System Diagrams, Troubleshooting and Repair |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (AMT Sem 4) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Aviation Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3207 | $1587 | $550 | - | $5344 |
| 2 | $3207 | $1423 | $400 | - | $5030 |
2025-26 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma
Aviation Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18497.4 | $1975.5 | $550 | - | $21022.9 |
| 2 | $18497.4 | $1811.5 | $400 | - | $20708.9 |
What You Need
What You Need
Custom Designed Course Kits
Canadore College has partnered with Muskoka Auto Parts Ltd. (H.E. Brown) to ensure students have the mandatory tools required for the Aircraft Maintenance & Avionics programs. These tools are required for the first day of school to enable students to participate in the practical classes. To support students throughout their careers, the tool kits feature professional-quality tools that come with a lifetime guarantee.
Order your kit here!
Note: Students may purchase tools from other vendors
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
Successful students receive 18 months accreditation toward the AME "M" category licence.
Learning Outcomes
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.
View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Find out more about General Education program requirements here.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.
