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! 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 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 1

AMT 500	Aircraft Science and Aerodynamics
AMT 501	Materials and Processes
AMT 502	Aircraft Standard Practices
AMT 503	Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
AMT 504	Aircraft Handling Procedures
AMT 505	Basic Aircraft Electricity (DC)
AMT 506	Aircraft Drawings
MTH 511	Technical Mathematics for the AME

Semester 2

AMT 600	Maintenance Management and Human Factors
AMT 601	Composite Aircraft Structures
AMT 602	Stressed Skin Structures
AMT 603	Rotary Wing Aircraft I
AMT 604	Aircraft Maintenance I
AMT 605	Basic Aircraft Electricity (AC)
AMT 606	Piston Engines I
AMT 607	Turbine Engines I
GENED	General Education Elective Online

Semester 3

AMT 702	Advanced Aircraft Systems
AMT 703	Rotary Wing Aircraft II
AMT 704	Aircraft Maintenance II
AMT 706	Piston Engines II
AMT 707	Turbine Engines II
AMT 708	Avionics Systems I
AMT 715	Aircraft Electrical Systems I
CMM 140	Technical Writing I
GENED	General Education Elective Online

Semester 4

AMT 800	Canadian Aviation Regulations
AMT 802	Aircraft Equipment Familiarization
AMT 803	Rotary Wing Aircraft III
AMT 806	Piston Engines III
AMT 807	Turbine Engines III
AMT 808	Avionics Systems II
AMT 815	Aircraft Electrical Systems II
GENED	General Education Elective Online

Tuition Fees

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$3563.35	$1154	$450	-	$5167.35
2	$3563.35	$1029	$100	-	$4692.35

2018-2019 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Aviation Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$14349.52	$1742	$450	-	$16541.52
2	$14349.52	$1617	$100	-	$16066.52

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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